| Event Name: | The Star of Bethlehem Icon Exhibition |
| Description: | The Prosopon School of Iconology was founded by Vladislav Andrejev, a Russian-born iconographer, 15 years ago. It is a contemporary icon painting school with a distinct style, which combines the best of the ancient Byzantine and Russian traditions. The icons are written in accordance with iconographic canons and principles, where inner contemplation is inegrated in the process of icon painting. Much attention is dedicated to the study of the theological and philosophical aspects of icon painting and icon interpretation. Iconographers uses natural pigments and materials in their work, some are very rare minerals, such as lapis, malachite, dioptaz and cinnabar.
ACTIVITIES
Lecture: Symbolic Language of Icons Wed 14 December 2011 7.30pm at Pushkin House
Workshop: Creating an Icon Wed 11 January 2012 7.30pm at Pushkin House
Tickets: admission free |
| Type of Event: | Religious Events |
| Event Agenda: | Exhibition is open to the public from Wed 14 Dec 2011 until Thu 12 January 2012, Monday to Friday 4.00pn - 7.00pm, except public Holidays.
PROSOPON School of Iconology |
| Event Location: | PUSHKIN HOUSE |
| Event City: | London |
| Type of Venue: | Cultural Center |
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| Event Start Date | 14-Dec-11 |