The author is an internationally acclaimed expert on icons. H e has immersed himself in the presuppositions of the world in which icons were created. A nd so the brilliantly formulated text of this extremely knowledgeable author is anything but the usual dry and dusty study of a specialist. This presentation has grown out of the whole experience of an academic life. It is inspired by the tense, often dramatic history of the world of icons, a fascinating and enigmatic world.
Concise information is combined with lively stories.
The details gain color and profile from unexpected places. The Authors Konrad Onasch, Ph.D., was Professor at Martin Luther University in Halle-Wittenberg, Germany from 1950 until being named Emeritus in 1981, and Head of Orthodox Studies and Dean of the Faculty of Christian Archeology and Ecclesiastical Art. In addition to his works on Dostoyevsky, he is known internationally for his work and numerous publications on icon painting. Annemarie Schnieper-Muller, Ph.D., is an art historian, publisher's assistant, freelance journalist and editor. Beyond the standard creations of Constantinople and Russia, lesser-known Orthodox venues such as Georgia, Bulgaria, Serbia and Romania are well represented.