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[SammyJankis90]

Originally Posted by ByzCathCantor

True, yet it is entirely possible for a well-versed and experienced iconographer to properly write icons of any of the saints or saintly according to the norms of the tradition. It is where new symbolisms are introduced and classic forms in depiction are not upheld that the validity of such work becomes questionable.

What are the standards for legitimate iconography? Is this canonical or traditional?

[ByzCathCantor]

Originally Posted by SammyJankis90

What are the standards for legitimate iconography?

I could only most unworthily attempt to describe this hear in brief, but wuld mention that the tradition embraces styles, use of certain materials and techniques, and elemental symbology. On the latter, there are long accepted elements that should be present in any icongrapher's depiction of certain classes of saints of events in the history of salvation. Colors are used to convey certain meanings. Certain elements of human forms and features are exaggerated, and thus depictions are not intended to be portraits, but rather images that convey the divine essence of the saintly and holy depicted rather than the human form.

Originally Posted by SammyJankis90

Is this canonical or traditional?

Traditional, but the symbolism used is often Scriptural allusion and must portray Scriptural events and meanings faithfully.

[lssanjose]

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