The Ukrainian Icon: From Byzantines Sources to the Baroque (Temporis)
Despite destruction at the hands of religious, social, and political forces, Ukraine retains a rich heritage of religious icons. Miliayeva (history of art, Univ. of Kiev) here quickly details the development of the icon from the introduction of Byzantine influences in the tenth century through the next eight centuries. Using her expertise on the topic, Miliayeva concisely outlines the history, influences, and styles of Ukrainian icons. Though the text is brief, the true value of the book lies in the illustrations. There are stunning examples of icons and iconostasis in full color, showing fine detail. The faces of these venerated images are human, emotional, and reverent. The lack of an index is disappointing, but this remains a beautiful collection on a unique subject, with no competitive volumes currently in print. Recommended for larger art or Slavic collections.?Karen Ellis, Baldwin Boettcher Lib., Humble, Tex.Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.