In the art world, we are used to seeing the same representations of biblical figures. For that reason, we often believe that representations of the Holy Trinity follow internationally and ...

For more than four decades, Syrian artist Ayman Bitar has dedicated his career to preserving one of the region's oldest ...

“I, Charles III …” began the new British king, swearing a solemn oath as he was confirmed as monarch at St. James’ Palace in London. But behind him stood an opulent throne—a throne embroidered in ...

“Iconography is a special way to approach God and a special way to create instruments for others to approach God,” he said. In the class at St. Sophia, students often kept their voices low during ...

Studies in Iconography (ISSN 0148-1029, e-ISSN 2693-8456) is an annual journal hosted by the Index of Medieval Art and published in partnership with Medieval Institute Publications. It presents ...

For Lara Neri, painting icons is a kind of prayer. “It’s probably the most intense prayer that I do,” said Neri, a Byzantine Catholic from Dallas, referring to the dozens of hours she spent in a class ...