Description
This course will begin with the preparation of the board and continue with the basic technique of egg tempera painting and the varnishing of an icon. Students will experience the entire process by using drawing forms, constructing with smoothly painted passages of light and essential quality of graphic line. Through this process, they will learn the theological underpinnings of the icon. Based in traditional language of iconography, students will continue their studies finding an appropriate prototype for creating their own drawing, painting, and finished icon. Completion of Drawing and Painting II or equivalent is required before taking this course.