
Heart and Soul: The new iconographers
The Documentary Podcast
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Exploring the Emotional and Spiritual Power of Icons
This chapter delves into the narrator's deep connection with icons, from childhood experiences in museums to seeking solace in front of a specific icon during a personal crisis. It discusses the spiritual significance of creating icons and the impact on the artist, including the portrayal of modern icons depicting diverse figures like Jesus and Mary as black individuals. The chapter also addresses the controversial nature of depicting non-white individuals in religious imagery and the resistance faced in challenging traditional representations.
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