I really love the icons where it looks like Jesus is glowing. Like if you were to hold the icon in a dark room, there would be light coming out of the icon.
It's too bad your poll doesn't have a ranked choice, I'd put "in person" as #2, as it really helps to see these in situ. Seeing just the image on a screen does not necessarily convey its size, its position in a church, and what else might be nearby.
When I was moving out of Protestantism, it was the Chora Anastasis icon, particularly after living through my first Great Lent and Holy Week, that told me the Orthodox Church was what I had long been seeking. With that icon I began to see what "Christ is Risen" really meant.
Voted for in-person visits, though really I have enjoyed all your posts. Looking at this kind of art is one of my most favorite things in the world, but because my opportunities to travel are quite limited, your posts and excellent pictures are hugely appreciated.
Definitely favour the Byzantines (especially the Chora). I've never been much of a fan of the somewhat limp and balletically effeminate Christs of later eras (I'm talking about YOU, Renaissance).
He is risen! I'm sorry I missed the polling. Was away visiting my mother for the last time as she is near death. Just now able to read this post.
I like all the categories you mention, but I hope you won't stop sharing, in videos and photos, of the special places you visit. These posts show me the context in which many of these art treasures are to be found and some of the history behind them. I would never know any of this and it's like going on a vicarious pilgrimage. I feel very much enlarged in understanding through these, especially- though they probably take up a lot of your time. This is my favorite aspect to your posts.
I also really devoured the posts about the techniques and principles you use for writing an icon, with the photos of the various stages.
To be honest, I like all you've done so far. But you also have to be practical and not be harried and torn, not being able to do what you need to do and with a peaceful mind. I would say that if you post less, I'd be ok. The quality of your information is very high and worth the paid subscription. I look forward to each one.
I really love the icons where it looks like Jesus is glowing. Like if you were to hold the icon in a dark room, there would be light coming out of the icon.
It's too bad your poll doesn't have a ranked choice, I'd put "in person" as #2, as it really helps to see these in situ. Seeing just the image on a screen does not necessarily convey its size, its position in a church, and what else might be nearby.
When I was moving out of Protestantism, it was the Chora Anastasis icon, particularly after living through my first Great Lent and Holy Week, that told me the Orthodox Church was what I had long been seeking. With that icon I began to see what "Christ is Risen" really meant.
Voted for in-person visits, though really I have enjoyed all your posts. Looking at this kind of art is one of my most favorite things in the world, but because my opportunities to travel are quite limited, your posts and excellent pictures are hugely appreciated.
Definitely favour the Byzantines (especially the Chora). I've never been much of a fan of the somewhat limp and balletically effeminate Christs of later eras (I'm talking about YOU, Renaissance).
He is risen! I'm sorry I missed the polling. Was away visiting my mother for the last time as she is near death. Just now able to read this post.
I like all the categories you mention, but I hope you won't stop sharing, in videos and photos, of the special places you visit. These posts show me the context in which many of these art treasures are to be found and some of the history behind them. I would never know any of this and it's like going on a vicarious pilgrimage. I feel very much enlarged in understanding through these, especially- though they probably take up a lot of your time. This is my favorite aspect to your posts.
I also really devoured the posts about the techniques and principles you use for writing an icon, with the photos of the various stages.
To be honest, I like all you've done so far. But you also have to be practical and not be harried and torn, not being able to do what you need to do and with a peaceful mind. I would say that if you post less, I'd be ok. The quality of your information is very high and worth the paid subscription. I look forward to each one.