Collecting old icons

"Collecting icons is a passion. During the twentieth century several important collections of antique icons were established in Europe and the United States. The path taken by these icons has become part of their history. This ... illustrated book guides you through the fascinating world of Russian and Greek icons. Their colours, symbolism, charm and universal eloquence will leave virtually no-one unmoved. "Collecting old icons" discusses more than fifty exceptional Russian and Greek icons. Essays by international specialists reveal the history of collecting, the pioneering role played by several major collectors and the origins of the most important museum collections of icons in Western Europe"--P. [4] of cover.