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Iconography. What is an Icon? Dec 19, 2010 Icon of Vladimir Mother of God Orthodox Iconography has three basic functions. The first is primarily pedagogical; the icons depict in lines and color what the scriptures and other writings of the Church say with words. Second, they function as a means for the Orthodox Christian to…

Illuminated Manuscripts Dec 16, 2010 What is an Illuminated Manuscript? How were Illuminated Manuscripts made? What books were Illuminated, and where? How Illuminated Manuscripts acquire value A single leaf from a Music Manuscript A single leaf from a Scholar’s Bible   What is an illuminated manuscript? An illuminated manuscript is a book written and decorated…

Welcome to Anazao Dec 09, 2010 Welcome to Anazao, home to some of the finest collections in the world. Here art-lovers, connoisseurs and patrons alike can browse and acquire one-of-a-kind antiques, gifts, unique original works of art and quality reproductions of masterpieces from centuries gone by.  Come in and lose yourself in another world. – See…