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Material Aspects of Icons. A Review on Physicochemical Studies of Greek Icons
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Wednesday 26 May 2010, by Icon Network
Sophia Sotiropoulou and Sister Daniilia
Abstract
Holy icons created in the Byzantine era are a vital entity in Orthodox Christianity, a living tradition unbroken over more than 1500 years. The importance of these symbolic representations has inspired interdisciplinary studies to better understand the materials and process of their construction. Researchers from a variety of fields are working together to place icons in their proper historical and cultural framework, as well as to develop long-term conservation strategies. In this Account, we review very recent analytical results of the materials and painting methods used in the production of Byzantine iconography.