ikonitaiteesta
Ikonitaiteesta, or icon painting, is a traditional art form originating in the Eastern Orthodox Church. It focuses on the creation of religious images, primarily on wooden panels, that serve as visual aids for prayer and meditation. These icons are not considered mere decorations but rather sacred objects believed to convey divine presence.
The style of icon painting is highly stylized and symbolic, adhering to a strict canon of theological
The process of creating an icon is often a contemplative and prayerful act. Artists, known as iconographers,
Icons are venerated in Orthodox churches and homes, where they are placed on iconostases or in icon