Exhibition of Russian icons opens in New York

Natalya Mihailova | 12 August 2016
New York, August 12, Interfax - Over 50 Russian Orthodox icons and religious objects from the collection of the Foundation of Russian History and Holy Trinity Monastery in Jordanville (the spiritual center of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia) will be on display in New York.
Exhibition of Russian icons opens in New York
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The exhibition at Herkimer County Community College’s Cogar Gallery, running from August 12 to September 23, introduces viewers to the art and history of icon painting, the symbolism of icons and their role in Orthodox worship, and various styles and methods of producing icons.

It also explores the work of iconographers at Holy Trinity Monastery in Jordanville, where traditional icon painting has been practiced for decades.

The exhibition features icons in a variety of media and techniques: painted with egg tempera, cast in metal, carved from wood and mother-of-pearl, painted on enamel, engraved on silver, embroidered, and printed. The icons are supplemented with religious objects – vestments, chalices, liturgical Gospels, and blessing crosses.

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