A detailed & practical guide focusing on the traditional methods of icon painting & its rich history. With all you would ever want to know from the materials you need & how to prepare a panel to adding inscriptions & finishing off. Part of the icons symbolism is transmitted in the techniques used to create it & this is explored throughout with in depth information step-by-step demonstrations invaluable advice & many superb examples of finished icon paintings. The most comprehensive study of icon painting techniques ever published Step-by-step techniques & over 100 photographs & illustrations
Includes:: galleries of professional artists & students work