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Ukrainian Iconography C2: Sacred Image and Theology

Explore the theology and metaphysics of the icon in Ukrainian tradition. C2 Ukrainian reading with explanation of theological terms and cultural context.

Теологія та сакральне в українській іконографії: метафізика образу

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iconography, sacred image, theology of icon, Cossack Baroque, Greek-Catholic synthesis, Byzantine canon, Odigitria, Eleusa, Orans

This article analyzes the theological foundations of Ukrainian iconography, examining the distinction between icon and painting in the Orthodox tradition. It targets C2-level Ukrainian language learners. Key topics include icon veneration theology, Cossack Baroque, Greek-Catholic artistic synthesis, and the post-independence renaissance of sacred art.

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