{"product_id":"9788493864132","title":"Icons","description":"\u003ch2\u003eIcons\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eIcons\u003c\/em\u003e, philosopher Massimo Cacciari offers a profound reflection on the nature of the sacred image in the Eastern Christian tradition. Far from being mere devotional representations, icons are presented as \"extreme\" pictorial works, where artistic thought reaches its fullness. This brief yet dense essay explores the tension between matter and spirit, the visible and the invisible, revealing how the icon does not just represent, but actualizes a mystery. An essential work for understanding the intersection between aesthetics, theology, and art history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMassimo Cacciari approaches the icon as a work of art that pushes the possibilities of painting to the limit. The author argues that these images are not simple illustrations of sacred texts, but rather constitute an autonomous and complete visual language. Through an analysis that combines philosophy, aesthetics, and theology, the book examines how the icon manages to make the absent present, embodying a spiritual reality within pictorial matter. Cacciari dismantles the idea of the icon as a mere object of worship to reveal it as a field of tension where the very meaning of representation is decided. The work delves into the paradox of an image that, while visible, points toward the invisible, and which in its very material construction contains a reflection on the limits and possibilities of art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePhilosophical and aesthetic nature of the icon as an \"extreme\" work of art.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eRelationship between pictorial representation and spiritual reality in the Eastern Christian tradition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe tension between matter and spirit in artistic creation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe icon as the culmination of pictorial thought in action.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eIntersection of theology, philosophy of aesthetics, and art history.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at readers interested in the philosophy of art, aesthetics, and image theory. It will also be of great value to students and professionals of art history, especially those focused on Byzantine art or Christian iconography. Likewise, it is a recommended read for those seeking a rigorous reflection on the relationship between art and spirituality, from a non-confessional philosophical perspective.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA deep and nuanced understanding of the icon beyond its devotional function.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePhilosophical keys to interpreting the tension between visibility and invisibility in art.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn analysis that connects contemporary aesthetics with the Eastern Christian pictorial tradition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA brief but intense reflection that invites a rethinking of the limits of artistic representation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eData Sheet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Massimo Cacciari\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Casimiro\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: Arts, Art Theory, Art History \/ Art and Design Styles, Artistic Treatments and Materials, Philosophy: Aesthetics, Roman Catholicism, Roman Catholic Church\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: History\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: July 2011\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 64\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 76 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIcons\u003c\/em\u003e is an essay of great intellectual density in a compact format, ideal for those seeking a philosophical approach to sacred art without falling into simplifications. In just a few pages, Massimo Cacciari succeeds in articulating a provocative thesis on the nature of the image that will resonate especially with readers who have a background in aesthetics or art theory. His approach, which combines academic rigor with evocative writing, makes it a reference work for understanding the icon as an extreme artistic phenomenon rather than as a mere object of devotion.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CASIMIRO LIBROS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53407396233563,"sku":"9788493864132","price":8.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849386413.jpg?v=1781854458","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788493864132","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}