ikonitaidetta
Ikonitaidetta, often translated as icon painting or iconography, refers to a rich tradition of religious art primarily associated with Eastern Orthodox Christianity. These devotional images, typically painted on wood panels, are not merely decorative but are considered sacred objects that act as windows into the divine. The subjects of ikonitaidetta are almost exclusively religious figures, including Christ, the Virgin Mary (Theotokos), saints, and biblical events.
The style of ikonitaidetta is highly stylized and symbolic, adhering to strict canons developed over centuries.
The creation of an icon is a spiritual discipline for the artist, known as an iconographer. It