Articles related to "Iconography"
Iconography in The Day of The Locust
If there ever was a drive in John Schlesinger's The Day of The Locust film it's the iconography of the characters and the setting that surrounds those figures.
the day of the locust • thematic iconography • themes in the day of the locust • donald sutherland in the day of the locust • sexuality in hollywood
If there ever was a drive in John Schlesinger's The Day of The Locust film it's the iconography of the characters and the setting that surrounds those figures.
the day of the locust • thematic iconography • themes in the day of the locust • donald sutherland in the day of the locust • sexuality in hollywood
17th Century Russian Orthodox Iconography
The great ecclesiastical artforms, Russian icons, are explored within the context of Russian Orthodox history up to and including the seventeenth century.
russian icons • iconography • russian orthodox church history • imperial russian art • collecting russian icons
The great ecclesiastical artforms, Russian icons, are explored within the context of Russian Orthodox history up to and including the seventeenth century.
russian icons • iconography • russian orthodox church history • imperial russian art • collecting russian icons
Iconography
Icons can be used to convey communication rapidly and in an artistic manner.
imagination • common • thought • catharsis • art
Icons can be used to convey communication rapidly and in an artistic manner.
imagination • common • thought • catharsis • art
Orthodox Christian Iconography
The article explains the iconography of the Orthodox Church.
icons • painting • prayer • transcendence • church
The article explains the iconography of the Orthodox Church.
icons • painting • prayer • transcendence • church
DG Rossetti's 'The Girlhood of the Virgin Mary'
This two-piece article looks at DG Rossetti's representation of the Virgin Mary.
rossetti • art • painting • victorian • victorian
This two-piece article looks at DG Rossetti's representation of the Virgin Mary.
rossetti • art • painting • victorian • victorian
Rus: Orthodox Ikonography - Part 3 - Ikon Specifics
Last part of Ikonography of the Rus. Details about speicifc aspects of ikons their emanings.
religion • orthodox • orthodoxy • rus • russian
Last part of Ikonography of the Rus. Details about speicifc aspects of ikons their emanings.
religion • orthodox • orthodoxy • rus • russian
Rus: Orthodox Ikonography - Part 4 - Subjects and Mediums
Last of the series of articles coveruing the ikonography of the Rus. Details and explains the mediums used now in modern ikonography and explains the subject matter of ikonography.
icons • ikon • ikonogfraphy • iconography • rus
Last of the series of articles coveruing the ikonography of the Rus. Details and explains the mediums used now in modern ikonography and explains the subject matter of ikonography.
icons • ikon • ikonogfraphy • iconography • rus
Graphics in Games
From board games to RolePlaying game to card games, graphics are an important aspect to consider.
imagination • common • thought • catharsis • game
From board games to RolePlaying game to card games, graphics are an important aspect to consider.
imagination • common • thought • catharsis • game
Jewish Cemetery Symbols
Throughout the centuries, people have taken great care to honor the dead through elaborate rituals and symbolism. Orthodox Jews of the Northeastern U.S. are no different.
jewish cemetery • jewish cemetery symbol • cemetery symbol • jewish tomb icon • tomb iconography
Throughout the centuries, people have taken great care to honor the dead through elaborate rituals and symbolism. Orthodox Jews of the Northeastern U.S. are no different.
jewish cemetery • jewish cemetery symbol • cemetery symbol • jewish tomb icon • tomb iconography
Art and Beauty in the Middle Ages: An Overview
art medieval history catholic nicea panofsky, icon, iconography, beauty, truth, aesthetic, middle ages, religion, george hoelzeman
art medieval history catholic nicea panofsky • icon • iconography • beauty • truth
art medieval history catholic nicea panofsky, icon, iconography, beauty, truth, aesthetic, middle ages, religion, george hoelzeman
art medieval history catholic nicea panofsky • icon • iconography • beauty • truth
Carolingian Monastic Reform and The <i>Plan</i> of St. Gall: Part II - The <i>Plan</i>
Plan of St. Gall, monasticism, altars, Centula, Carolingian, church architecture, dimensions, catholic, liturgy, iconography, medieval, middle ages, Leonidas
plan of st. gall • monasticism • altars • centula • carolingian
Plan of St. Gall, monasticism, altars, Centula, Carolingian, church architecture, dimensions, catholic, liturgy, iconography, medieval, middle ages, Leonidas
plan of st. gall • monasticism • altars • centula • carolingian
Franciscans, Dominicans and their Art: Part I, Comparing the Spirit of the Orders
Franciscan, Dominican, Art Medieval, Catholic, Iconography, Symbolism, Cult
franciscan • dominican • art medieval • catholic • iconography
Franciscan, Dominican, Art Medieval, Catholic, Iconography, Symbolism, Cult
franciscan • dominican • art medieval • catholic • iconography
Rus: Orthodox Ikonography - Part 2 - Functional History
Continued history of the ikonogrpahy of the Rus.
icon • ikon • ikonography • iconography • orthodox
Continued history of the ikonogrpahy of the Rus.
icon • ikon • ikonography • iconography • orthodox
The Morgan Beatus, Part II
Morgan Beatus, medieval, art, history catholic liturgy spain
morgan beatus • spain • history • catholic liturgy • art
Morgan Beatus, medieval, art, history catholic liturgy spain
morgan beatus • spain • history • catholic liturgy • art
Angels, Icons & Religious Imagery
How were angels depicted in early Christian art? Why were they used on icons from Byzantine Egypt?
early medieal art • medieval art • christianity in byzantine egypt • christianity • icon
How were angels depicted in early Christian art? Why were they used on icons from Byzantine Egypt?
early medieal art • medieval art • christianity in byzantine egypt • christianity • icon
Renaissance and a Humanist Approach to Fine Arts
Because of a shift in focus to a human-centered approach to life, the Renaissance brought various changes in style in architecture, painting and sculpture.
renaissance modern shift in styles • careful historical study of human anatomy • the rebirth of ancient greek and roman culture • medical research and human dissections during rena • creating accurate details in art and sculpture
Because of a shift in focus to a human-centered approach to life, the Renaissance brought various changes in style in architecture, painting and sculpture.
renaissance modern shift in styles • careful historical study of human anatomy • the rebirth of ancient greek and roman culture • medical research and human dissections during rena • creating accurate details in art and sculpture
Images of the Egyptian Goddess Nut
Who was the Egyptian Goddess Nut, and why were depictions of her unique in Egyptian art? Why was her image used on coffin sarcophagi?
egyptian goddess nut • nut • egypt • egyptian gods • egyptian art
Who was the Egyptian Goddess Nut, and why were depictions of her unique in Egyptian art? Why was her image used on coffin sarcophagi?
egyptian goddess nut • nut • egypt • egyptian gods • egyptian art
Martin Luther and the Visual Culture of the Reformation
This article begins to explore Martin Luther's theological position on religious and secular art, in the context of the Protestant reformation.
reformation • art • martin luther • altarpiece • renaissance
This article begins to explore Martin Luther's theological position on religious and secular art, in the context of the Protestant reformation.
reformation • art • martin luther • altarpiece • renaissance
St. Francis of Assisi's Cross
Each person in the cross depicts a character from the Gospel. They 'speak' through their gestures. The cross is an example of how to 'read' an icon.
saint francis of assisi • mary mother of jesus • virgin mary • mary magdalen • john the apostle
Each person in the cross depicts a character from the Gospel. They 'speak' through their gestures. The cross is an example of how to 'read' an icon.
saint francis of assisi • mary mother of jesus • virgin mary • mary magdalen • john the apostle
Project: NetCaster -- Variably Thinking
Assigning Variables early in the game… what do you mean 'what's a variable?'
imagination • common • thought • catharsis • game
Assigning Variables early in the game… what do you mean 'what's a variable?'
imagination • common • thought • catharsis • game
Rus: Orthodox Ikonography - Part 1
History & meaning behind the religuious art form called "ikonography." The Rus is justly famous for this art form.
rus • russian • orthodox • ikon • icon
History & meaning behind the religuious art form called "ikonography." The Rus is justly famous for this art form.
rus • russian • orthodox • ikon • icon
Ghosts in Our Machines
A review of frAme 6's new issue on net spirituality
digital media • art • literature • spirituality
A review of frAme 6's new issue on net spirituality
digital media • art • literature • spirituality
About Microstock Photography, A Growing Industry
Microstock photography has been making a lot of waves recently as people discover that they can make substantial amounts of revenue and be creative at the same time!
microstock photography • micropayment photography • how to shoot stock photography • stock photography concept • stock photography background
Microstock photography has been making a lot of waves recently as people discover that they can make substantial amounts of revenue and be creative at the same time!
microstock photography • micropayment photography • how to shoot stock photography • stock photography concept • stock photography background
Church and State - The Byzantine Legacy
Trends into the Church and State relationship in the Byzantine Empire, and a reflection for the modern time.
church • state • byzantine • orthodox • hesychasm
Trends into the Church and State relationship in the Byzantine Empire, and a reflection for the modern time.
church • state • byzantine • orthodox • hesychasm
Cult Film Review – Ralph Bakshi's "Wizards"
Bakshi's cult classic explores a post-apocalyptic future in which magic and peace, have flourished - until the discovery of a cache of Axis weaponry and propaganda.
ralph • bakshi • wizards • review • fantasy
Bakshi's cult classic explores a post-apocalyptic future in which magic and peace, have flourished - until the discovery of a cache of Axis weaponry and propaganda.
ralph • bakshi • wizards • review • fantasy
Inglourious Basterds Script Chapter One Review
Tarantino's World War II epic doesn't begin with a bang, but rather a slow burn.
inglourious basterds script • inglorious bastards script • inglourious basterds screenplay • inglorious basterds script • quentin tarantino
Tarantino's World War II epic doesn't begin with a bang, but rather a slow burn.
inglourious basterds script • inglorious bastards script • inglourious basterds screenplay • inglorious basterds script • quentin tarantino
La Virgen de Suyapa, Honduras
Celebrations of the Feria de la Virgen de Suyapa begin on February 2nd, at the Basilica de Suyapa outside Tegucigalpa, capital of Honduras.
virgen de suyapa • patron saint of honduras • patron saint of central america • honduran festivals • saint day celebrations
Celebrations of the Feria de la Virgen de Suyapa begin on February 2nd, at the Basilica de Suyapa outside Tegucigalpa, capital of Honduras.
virgen de suyapa • patron saint of honduras • patron saint of central america • honduran festivals • saint day celebrations
Life of Buddha, Film by Martin Meissonnier
In the film Life of Buddha, Martin Meissonnier presents what is thought of as the historical Buddha's life.
life of buddha • martin meissonnier • siddhartha guatama • buddhism • buddhist history
In the film Life of Buddha, Martin Meissonnier presents what is thought of as the historical Buddha's life.
life of buddha • martin meissonnier • siddhartha guatama • buddhism • buddhist history
Religious Symbolism in E.T.
Spielberg's classic children's film contains an alien who is not merely benevolent, but Messianic.
e.t. religious symbolism • et christ figure • similarities between e.t. and jesus • religious symbolism in science fiction films • religious symbolism in children's films
Spielberg's classic children's film contains an alien who is not merely benevolent, but Messianic.
e.t. religious symbolism • et christ figure • similarities between e.t. and jesus • religious symbolism in science fiction films • religious symbolism in children's films
The Ancient Legend of Hel
Old Norse literature reveals some surprising similarties of the pagan underworld, 'Hel', with the more widely recognized Christian term of 'hell'.
hell • hel • pagan mythology • religious underworld • underworld
Old Norse literature reveals some surprising similarties of the pagan underworld, 'Hel', with the more widely recognized Christian term of 'hell'.
hell • hel • pagan mythology • religious underworld • underworld
The Art Of Julian Opie
Famous British artist Julian Opie explains the fascinating process behind his art and some of the key works in his oeuvre
british artist • sculpture • conceptual art • international art • installation
Famous British artist Julian Opie explains the fascinating process behind his art and some of the key works in his oeuvre
british artist • sculpture • conceptual art • international art • installation
The Digital Art Of John Goto
A critical appraisal of artist John Goto's digital works
digital art • fine art • conceptual • john goto capital arcade exhibition • british art john goto
A critical appraisal of artist John Goto's digital works
digital art • fine art • conceptual • john goto capital arcade exhibition • british art john goto
The Gandhara Art
The Invasions of Alexander led to the spread of Greek cultural and artistic influences. The Gandhara Art form was born as Buddhism encountered Greek ideas and techniques
gandhara • buddhism • greek • kushans • alexander
The Invasions of Alexander led to the spread of Greek cultural and artistic influences. The Gandhara Art form was born as Buddhism encountered Greek ideas and techniques
gandhara • buddhism • greek • kushans • alexander
The Meaning of the Pentacle
A short discussion on the origins of the Pentacle to dispel some common beliefs.
pentacle • wicca • symbols • satanism • black magic
A short discussion on the origins of the Pentacle to dispel some common beliefs.
pentacle • wicca • symbols • satanism • black magic
The Painter Francis Bacon
Francis Bacon was born in 1909 and died in 1992. His paintings use shocking colours and ravaged textures to evoke the underside of a self-threatened humanity.
francis bacon • irish painters • painters from paris • expressionist artists • 20th century artists
Francis Bacon was born in 1909 and died in 1992. His paintings use shocking colours and ravaged textures to evoke the underside of a self-threatened humanity.
francis bacon • irish painters • painters from paris • expressionist artists • 20th century artists
Albinism in Culture: Music
Though often maligned in book and film, persons with albinism can take pride in the achievements of singer-songwriters Edgar Winter, Salif Keita, and Yellowman.
albino musicians • musicians with albinism • winter brothers • edgar winter • johnny winter
Though often maligned in book and film, persons with albinism can take pride in the achievements of singer-songwriters Edgar Winter, Salif Keita, and Yellowman.
albino musicians • musicians with albinism • winter brothers • edgar winter • johnny winter
Amaranth: A Grain, Flower and Weed
Tall, with unusual flowers, Amaranth is easy to grow and can be enjoyed for its beauty or eaten for dinner.
edible amaranth • amaranth as food • religious use of amaranth • common types of amaranth • how to grow amaranth
Tall, with unusual flowers, Amaranth is easy to grow and can be enjoyed for its beauty or eaten for dinner.
edible amaranth • amaranth as food • religious use of amaranth • common types of amaranth • how to grow amaranth
Basilica del Voto Nacional, Quito
Quito's Basilica is not just any South American church. Climb inside the tallest bell towers in Ecuador, at this unique, must-see destination.
basilica del voto nacional • quito basilica • south american church • view of quito • quito old town sights
Quito's Basilica is not just any South American church. Climb inside the tallest bell towers in Ecuador, at this unique, must-see destination.
basilica del voto nacional • quito basilica • south american church • view of quito • quito old town sights
Book of Kells - Medieval Manuscript in Ireland
The Book of Kells attracts thousands of visitors each year. On display in Trinity College Dublin, the elaborately illuminated pages have survived the ravages of time.
book of kells • medieval illuminated manuscripts • medieval pictures • kells ireland • illuminated manuscript
The Book of Kells attracts thousands of visitors each year. On display in Trinity College Dublin, the elaborately illuminated pages have survived the ravages of time.
book of kells • medieval illuminated manuscripts • medieval pictures • kells ireland • illuminated manuscript
Cartooning and World Peace
They may provide a chuckle, but how important are "political" cartoons, and the artists' freedom of expression on social subjects?
cartooning and media freedom • cartooning for peace • cartooning in new zealand • life in new zealand • history of political cartoons
They may provide a chuckle, but how important are "political" cartoons, and the artists' freedom of expression on social subjects?
cartooning and media freedom • cartooning for peace • cartooning in new zealand • life in new zealand • history of political cartoons
David LaChapelle: Cultural Commentary
Photographer and film director David LaChapelle has been called a surrealist, shock artist, phony, and genius of the boorish celebrity world that Americans love to hate.
david lachapelle • fashion photography • celebrity photography • jesus is my homeboy • auguries of innocence
Photographer and film director David LaChapelle has been called a surrealist, shock artist, phony, and genius of the boorish celebrity world that Americans love to hate.
david lachapelle • fashion photography • celebrity photography • jesus is my homeboy • auguries of innocence
French icons.
The Eiffel tower, the Béret, French bread and the bottle of wine are universally recognised icons of France. So is the French Képi.
eiffel tower • béret • french bread • wine • képi
The Eiffel tower, the Béret, French bread and the bottle of wine are universally recognised icons of France. So is the French Képi.
eiffel tower • béret • french bread • wine • képi
Harrison Lake World Competition of Sandcastles
Vandalism to 9 sandcastles cost Harrison Lake $120,000 in revenue, proving that even impermanent art attracts enough tourist dollars to make the investment worthwhile.
harrison lake international sand sculpture competi • tourist revenue • sandcastles • sandcastle contests • summer festivals in british columbia's lower mainl
Vandalism to 9 sandcastles cost Harrison Lake $120,000 in revenue, proving that even impermanent art attracts enough tourist dollars to make the investment worthwhile.
harrison lake international sand sculpture competi • tourist revenue • sandcastles • sandcastle contests • summer festivals in british columbia's lower mainl
John William Waterhouse's Painting 'Ophelia'
Ophelia, the doomed maiden of Shakespeare's tragedy Hamlet, is the subject of this late Pre-Raphaelite masterpiece painted in 1889.
pre-raphaelites • shakespeare • john william waterhouse • ophelia • hamlet
Ophelia, the doomed maiden of Shakespeare's tragedy Hamlet, is the subject of this late Pre-Raphaelite masterpiece painted in 1889.
pre-raphaelites • shakespeare • john william waterhouse • ophelia • hamlet
National Museum of Mexican Art
The National Museum of Mexican Art, located in Chicago, is the first Hispanic art museum in the nation to receive accreditation from the American Association of Museums.
hispanic art • chicago • national museum of mexican art • photography • ceramics
The National Museum of Mexican Art, located in Chicago, is the first Hispanic art museum in the nation to receive accreditation from the American Association of Museums.
hispanic art • chicago • national museum of mexican art • photography • ceramics
Oscar Wilde's Influence on Gay Identity
After his 1895 trial for gross indecency, Oscar Wilde's name became a byword for immorality. But in the 20th century, gay men embraced Wilde as an icon of gay history.
oscar wilde • gay icon • oscar wilde as a gay icon • oscar wilde and homosexuality • trial of oscar wilde
After his 1895 trial for gross indecency, Oscar Wilde's name became a byword for immorality. But in the 20th century, gay men embraced Wilde as an icon of gay history.
oscar wilde • gay icon • oscar wilde as a gay icon • oscar wilde and homosexuality • trial of oscar wilde
Rejecting the Interpretation of Art
These two influential critics' complementary theories argue that interpreting art is secondary to experiencing its aesthetic forms.
susan sontag • svetlana alpers • art theory • velazquez' las meninas • interpretation of art
These two influential critics' complementary theories argue that interpreting art is secondary to experiencing its aesthetic forms.
susan sontag • svetlana alpers • art theory • velazquez' las meninas • interpretation of art
Religious Syncretism
Religion in the 21st Century is complex and varied. In addition to Abrahamic religions there appears to be a growth in tailor-made beliefs.
syncretism • religious syncretism • chrislam • animistic religion • african religion
Religion in the 21st Century is complex and varied. In addition to Abrahamic religions there appears to be a growth in tailor-made beliefs.
syncretism • religious syncretism • chrislam • animistic religion • african religion