Halo and Cross: How to Read Russian Icons

An unusual guide to Russian iconography. The main goal of the book by Doctor of Historical Sciences, Professor Dmitry Igorevich Antonov from RGGU, is to provide readers with keys that will help navigate the world of icons and wall paintings. To understand the logic of images and see information hidden in details. The author step by step shows how to 'read' icons and how to understand interesting nuances hidden in each story. In each chapter, in addition to general information, rare details and interesting facts related to Russian icons are discussed. The book is printed on matte coated paper, with colored endpapers and a cover embossed with foil under plastic.