Byzantine Icon Painting: Focusing on Colour
Immerse yourself in a creative and contemplative journey that reveals how much can be achieved with just a handful of hues.
We will work with a refined palette of three primary colours—red, symbolising divine life and resurrection; yellow, representing divine light; and blue, evoking mystery and transcendence. Enhanced by the depth of black and the purity of white, students will gain a deeper understanding of colour harmony, symbolism, and the essence of form.
Guided by iconographer Hanna Ward, you will learn how to:
- Prepare and use natural pigments for egg tempera.
- Mix and layer colours to create the ethereal luminosity needed in icons.
- Understand the spiritual and historical significance of icon painting.
Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist seeking development, this course offers insights into the power and possibilities of colour in icon painting.
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Immerse yourself in a creative and contemplative journey that reveals how much can be achieved with just a handful of hues.
We will work with a refined palette of three primary colours—red, symbolising divine life and resurrection; yellow, representing divine light; and blue, evoking mystery and transcendence. Enhanced by the depth of black and the purity of white, students will gain a deeper understanding of colour harmony, symbolism, and the essence of form.
Guided by iconographer Hanna Ward, you will learn how to:
- Prepare and use natural pigments for egg tempera.
- Mix and layer colours to create the ethereal luminosity needed in icons.
- Understand the spiritual and historical significance of icon painting.
Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist seeking development, this course offers insights into the power and possibilities of colour in icon painting.
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