ICONS IN POLAND. FROM THE MIDDLE AGES TO THE PRESENT

Discover the fascinating world of icons that have adorned Polish churches and collections for centuries. The album "Icons in Poland. From the Middle Ages to the Present" is a unique journey through history and art, presenting the spiritual richness and artistic heritage of our country. Immerse yourself in the mystical atmosphere of icons that combine tradition, faith, and beauty.

• Several hundred icons from the collections of Polish museums and private collections
• Images stored in Orthodox, Uniate, and Roman Catholic churches
• Author of the book is Fr. Prof. Michał Janocha, an expert on icons and art historian
• Discussion of the most important iconographic themes
• Theological foundation of icon painting and its historical development
• Icons from the territory of the Polish-Lithuanian state, Russian, Balkan, and contemporary icons
• Graphic design by Prof. Maciej Buszewicz

The book presents several hundred icons from the collections of Polish museums and several private collections, but also images stored in Orthodox, Uniate, and Roman Catholic churches. The author of the book, Fr. Prof. Michał Janocha, an art historian and icon expert, presented works that have been worshiped for centuries, as well as those that have been somewhat forgotten and reproduced for the first time. He discussed the most important iconographic themes as well as the theological basis of icon painting and its historical development, taking into account icons from the territory of the Polish-Lithuanian state, Russian, Balkan, and contemporary icons. The book was designed by Prof. Maciej Buszewicz.

This publication is not only an album but also a compendium of knowledge about icons in Poland. Thanks to it, you will learn about the history, symbolism, and painting techniques associated with icons. You will learn how icons influenced culture and religiosity in Poland, and how they evolved over the centuries. It is an ideal read for art, history, and spirituality lovers.

The album "Icons in Poland. From the Middle Ages to the Present" is a unique position on the publishing market, which will surely interest anyone who wants to deepen their knowledge about icons and their role in Polish culture. It is also a great gift idea for people who appreciate beauty, art, and spiritual values. Discover the richness of Polish iconography and immerse yourself in the fascinating world of icons!

The book was published by the renowned Arkady Publishing House, known for its high-quality publications on art and culture. The hardcover binding ensures durability and elegance, and the large format allows you to fully appreciate the beauty of the reproduced icons. It is a position that will surely adorn every library and become a valuable source of knowledge about icons in Poland.