Techniques of Traditional Icon Painting
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Techniques of Traditional Icon Painting

Techniques of Traditional Icon Painting

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Gilles Weissmann (Author)  

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A detailed and practical guide focusing on the traditional methods of icon painting and its rich history. With all you would ever want to know, from the materials you need and how to prepare a panel to adding inscriptions and finishing off. Part of the icon's symbolism is transmitted in the techniques used to create it and this is explored throughout, with in depth information, step-by-step demonstrations, invaluable advice and many superb examples of finished icon paintings. 100 Illustrations, color
Gilles Weissmann studied at the Beaux-Arts in Paris, exploring Egyptian painting, sculpture, Chinese Buddhist art, Mesopotamian and Roman art. He then studied icon painting and became the assistant of Professor Genevieve Governor. He now has his own studio and school of iconography in Paris: l'Atelier Icones Anastasis where he teaches and paints.
  • Contributor: Gilles Weissmann
  • Imprint: Search Press Ltd
  • ISBN13: 9781844487943
  • Number of Pages: 128
  • Packaged Dimensions: 216x280x10mm
  • Packaged Weight: 561
  • Format: Paperback
  • Publisher: Search Press Ltd
  • Release Date: 2012-07-27
  • Binding: Paperback / softback
  • Biography: Gilles Weissmann studied at the Beaux-Arts in Paris, exploring Egyptian painting, sculpture, Chinese Buddhist art, Mesopotamian and Roman art. He then studied icon painting and became the assistant of Professor Genevieve Governor. He now has his own studio and school of iconography in Paris: l'Atelier Icones Anastasis where he teaches and paints.

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