Mary in Iconography highlights the life of Mary; all her manifestations of love. Iconography is considered to be a scared art form whichoriginated in the Byzantine Orthodox Christianchurchto teach religious doctrine.Miller is knowledgeable of the long history devoted to the creation of new work and preserving the liturgical tradition. Mary Jane Miller is the author steeped in Religion and spirituality, her Mary in Iconography is a book inspired by her journey as a self-taught icon painter. Byzantine style icons of the Virgin Mother speak volumes about the perpetual communication betweena mother and child and that mystery of love which abides in us all. This collection of Mary icons captures the great mysteries of the Madonna, her beauty as well as her message. The collection covers a wide range of imagination in each image, contemporary versions inspired by their historical origin. Miller's fascination with the Madonna images evolves within two realms; tradition and contemporary spirituality, as they merge in word and visual representation. Classic iconography has influenced this comprehensive collection of 30 images of the Mother of Jesus. 8.5" x 8.5" Paperback, 42 pages FULL COLOR illustrations. Iconographers will want this book on Religion and spirituality in their collection. Mary Jane Miller is a Master painters, painting Saint Mary in all her glory and majesty. Women iconographers and religious women like thisIconographer in Mexico are keeping the tradition alive through painting Jesus, recounting the history of icons in orthodox Books about religious painters like Miller. Religious books on byzantine as well as christian art are a must for any library. Books about biblical paintings, early christian, Mary the mother of Jesus, Mary Iconography art books, writing icons, Icon templates, books Understanding iconography are all subjects related to the work of Mary Jane Miller, Religion and spirituality