Frontalne i całopostaciowe wizerunki Chrystusa na ikonach bizantyńskich i ruskich. Schemat ikonograficzny

• Authors: Olga Cyrek
• Languages of publication: PL

Abstracts

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The article describes the icons, where Christ is presented in the whole form and in frontal pose. On icons: “The Transfiguration”, “Ascension”, “Descent in to the Abyss”, “Saviour in Majesty” comes in many forms. In the “Descent into hell” in addition to our first parents there are also angels, prophets, demons and Satan. Pantocrator is presented in the Majesty in the midst of the heavenly powers in a row and on the sides deesis accompanied by Mother of God and John the Baptist who intercede for the people.On these ideas Saviour stands or sits on the throne, which emphasizes His majesty. Christ did not kneeling or profile, or turns his back to the person standing before the image. It is important that the Byzantine-Ruthenian icons are common features such as static characters, serious and dignified face.

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• Publisher: Uniwersytet Papieski Jana Pawła II w Krakowie
• Journal: Polonia Sacra
• Year: 2012
• Volume: 16
• Issue: 1

Dates

published

2012

online

2012-06-30

Contributors

author

Olga Cyrek

Identifiers

DOI

10.15633/ps.537