{"product_id":"the-russian-icon-nikodim-pavlovich-kondakov-9781025395388","title":"The Russian Icon","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"The Russian Icon\" is an authoritative and scholarly examination of one of the most significant forms of religious art in history. Written by Nikodim Pavlovich Kondakov, a preeminent figure in the study of Byzantine and Russian art, this work offers a detailed historical and aesthetic analysis of the development of iconography within the Russian Orthodox tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe text traces the evolution of these sacred images from their early Byzantine roots through to the distinct stylistic periods that emerged across Russia. Kondakov explores the technical methods of the icon painters, the symbolic language used to convey theological truths, and the cultural forces that influenced various regional schools. By focusing on the craftsmanship and spiritual depth of the works, \"The Russian Icon\" provides readers with a deep understanding of how these paintings functioned as both devotional objects and masterpieces of medieval and early modern art.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis comprehensive study remains a foundational text for art historians, theologians, and anyone interested in the rich visual heritage of Eastern Christianity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Nikodim Pavlovich Kondakov\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1025395387\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781025395388\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Tradd Street Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/14\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 360\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.50lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.81d","brand":"Nikodim Pavlovich Kondakov","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48743234863359,"sku":"9781025395388","price":36.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-russian-icon-nikodim-pavlovich-kondakov-9781025395388","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}