Articles related to "Iconography"



Buddhist Iconography
Buddhist iconography, like the teaching of Buddhism transformed as it moved away from the Vedic traditions of India.
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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.
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Iconography
Icons can be used to convey communication rapidly and in an artistic manner.
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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.
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Orthodox Christian Iconography
The article explains the iconography of the Orthodox Church.
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What is Iconoclasm?
Some heretics institute false sections of their own. The word heresy has been utilized to indicate sectarianism in the Acts of the Apostles.
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DG Rossetti's 'The Girlhood of the Virgin Mary'
This two-piece article looks at DG Rossetti's representation of the Virgin Mary.
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Rus: Orthodox Ikonography - Part 3 - Ikon Specifics
Last part of Ikonography of the Rus. Details about speicifc aspects of ikons their emanings.
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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.
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Graphics in Games
From board games to RolePlaying game to card games, graphics are an important aspect to consider.
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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.
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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
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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
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Franciscans, Dominicans and their Art: Part I, Comparing the Spirit of the Orders
Franciscan, Dominican, Art Medieval, Catholic, Iconography, Symbolism, Cult
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Rus: Orthodox Ikonography - Part 2 - Functional History
Continued history of the ikonogrpahy of the Rus.
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The Morgan Beatus, Part II
Morgan Beatus, medieval, art, history catholic liturgy spain
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Angels, Icons & Religious Imagery
How were angels depicted in early Christian art? Why were they used on icons from Byzantine Egypt?
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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.
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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?
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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.
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Project: NetCaster -- Variably Thinking
Assigning Variables early in the game… what do you mean 'what's a variable?'
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Rus: Orthodox Ikonography - Part 1
History & meaning behind the religuious art form called "ikonography." The Rus is justly famous for this art form.
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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.
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Ghosts in Our Machines
A review of frAme 6's new issue on net spirituality
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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!
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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.
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Church and State - The Byzantine Legacy
Trends into the Church and State relationship in the Byzantine Empire, and a reflection for the modern time.
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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.
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Dominican/Franciscan divergence in Art

Inglourious Basterds Script Chapter One Review
Tarantino's World War II epic doesn't begin with a bang, but rather a slow burn.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Rejecting the Interpretation of Art
These two influential critics' complementary theories argue that interpreting art is secondary to experiencing its aesthetic forms.
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Religious Symbolism in E.T.
Spielberg's classic children's film contains an alien who is not merely benevolent, but Messianic.
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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'.
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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
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The Digital Art Of John Goto
A critical appraisal of artist John Goto's digital works
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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
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The Meaning of the Pentacle
A short discussion on the origins of the Pentacle to dispel some common beliefs.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Carlo Collodi's Adventures of Pinocchio Story
Published in dozens of languages and read by millions of children and adults, the tale of the wooden puppet made famous by Disney's 1940 cartoon first appeared in 1881.
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Cartooning and World Peace
They may provide a chuckle, but how important are "political" cartoons, and the artists' freedom of expression on social subjects?
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Creative Photo Shoots on a Budget, Fashion
Photographing fine clothing and fashions can be extremely pleasant to the eye and can in some cases be applied commercially through microstock or other agencies.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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