Approaching the Divine: A Primer for Iconography
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| Rating | : | 4.54 (751 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0993863159 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 128 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-11-06 |
| Language | : | English |
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L. Brooks said Approaching the divine. I enjoyed reading this book because Fr. Cannuli had a similar response to me when he began painting icons. Icons are a very specific art form and it does take time for the spiritual aspect of the painting, or writing as some refer to it, to become instilled in ones heart and mind. It was a helpful and encourag. great paintings. Father Cannuli knows what he is doing james d mcguire great paintings. Father Cannuli knows what he is doing.
He is also a master watercolorist and world-renowned designer of liturgical vestments. . Cannuli has exhibited his icons in Austria, Czech Republic, Italy, Japan, Lebanon, Poland, South Africa and the United States (US). is professor of studio art at Villanova University and one of the foremost iconographers today. Cannuli, O.S.A. He has also consulted on determining the symbolism of antique icons together with specialists from Belarus and Russia. Cannuli's icons can be found in several chu
Cannuli's icons can be found in several churches and collections. Approaching the Divine: A Primer for Iconography is a collection of original icons - transfigurations of beauty and windows to heaven - by the hand of world-renowned iconographer, the Reverend Richard G. His icons are also in the possession of many individuals around the globe including His Holiness, Pope Francis; the Primate of the Maronite Church, His Eminence, Patriarch Nasrallah Peter Sfeir; and in the famous collection of icons at the Holy Monastery of Saint Catherine, Mount Sinai, Egypt.. Displaying icons of Christ, the Eternal Fathe
. The artworks project is a rare essence of mysticism helping the artist connect with his audience while urging them to connect with each other, as they seek to respect the spirit of mystery and life - Burton Wasserman, Emeritus Professor of Art and Art Critic, Rowan University.Cannuli has offered a great gift to those who know his work. Prevost, Titular Bishop of Sufar and Former Prior General of the Order of Saint Augustine.Cannuli is among the foremost iconographers today. I recently had the privilege of presenting Father Richard's icon of Saint Augustine to His Holiness, Pope Francis, who was visibly moved and deeply appreciative as he held it in his hands. His icons, teaching of future iconographers and deep sense of the history and power of icons in evoking spiritual devotion are qualities that have endeared him to a whole generation of people. The spirituality of Saint Aug