Publisher's Synopsis
Ermeneia Tes Zographikes, translated as "Das Handbuch der Malerei vom Berge Athos aus dem Handschriftlichen neugriechischen Urtext Ã1/4bersetzt," is a German translation of a key handbook on painting techniques originating from Mount Athos. Authored by Dionysios of Fourna and translated by Adolphe NapolÃ(c)on Didron and Jodeh Schäfer, this book offers invaluable insights into the methods and traditions of Byzantine art and Orthodox iconography. Detailing specific approaches to icon painting and artistic practices, the text serves as a vital resource for art historians, practitioners, and anyone interested in understanding the rich artistic heritage of the Eastern Orthodox Church. This edition preserves the historical and practical significance of the original Greek manuscript, making it accessible to a wider audience.
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