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I speak at all sorts of events: colleges, conferences,
churches, festivals, fundraisers and banquets.
Orientale Lumen 2010
Washington DC Catholic University
Seton Hall University
Visit and support the Orientale Lumen
Recent Lecture:
Orientale Lumen Conference 2009
The Orientale Lumen conferences were
established to encourage dialogue between Eastern Orthodox Christians and Roman
and Eastern Rite Catholics.
With the theme "Monastic Spirituality for Everyday Life," Orthodox presenters at
this year's conference include: Metropolitan Jonah; Metropolitan Kallistos
[Ware]; and Mr. Elias Damianakis, an iconographer and lecturer from Tampa Bay,
FL
Please
contact me if you’re interested in having me come speak!
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I travel from Tampa Bay, Florida. You can see my
Travel Requirements and contact the Orthodox
Speakers Bureau for more information and unique packages available. The Bureau
has many great speakers and can help design a wonderful weekend retreat, seminar
or find Additional speakers to meet all budgets and speaking topic requirements.
Possible Topics
 | The Byzantine Perspective
An examination of the iconographic elements which make
up the unique character of Byzantine Art including, inverted perspective, the
Golden measurements, Crowns of Light, Gold leaf, landscape the power of light
and more |
| Beauty: The Vision of Orthodox Church
Byzantine art explained through the eyes of Orthodox
Christianity in particular through the ultimate expression of the Divine
Liturgy. |
| Byzantine and Orthodox Architecture
Not only a canvas for iconography, a setting for
Orthodox worship and particular elements that characterized Orthodox
buildings. Interior space are explained in full detail and church exteriors
are explored, ever wonder why Russian domes are shaped like that? An excellent
primer for any community designing a new church edifice or anybody interested
in the historical development of Orthodox Architecture. |
| Development of Eastern Orthodox Art
A historic examination of the development of Orthodox
art from the early centuries of Christianity up to modern times |
| Folk Arts of the Greek Immigrants
Neo-classic and folk arts brought with the immigrants of
Greece. Theological elements and difference between Byzantine and Neoclassic
style icons |
| Byzantine Influences on Development of Western Art and the
Renaissance
Byzantine influence on Western art: via returning
pilgrims, traveling artists and crusaders. Sometimes influences were direct
impact of sacking such as in 1204 sack of Constantinople. An in-depth
examination on the roots of western art |
| A Comparison of Orthodox Icons and Catholic Paintings
Direct comparisons of Theological, technical and
aesthetic elements of Orthodox and Catholic art |
| Techniques of Byzantine Art Egg Tempera, Gold Leaf Gilding
Exploration of the many techniques f Byzantine art; Egg
Tempera, Gold leaf gilding, Secco, encaustic, panel preparation and many more
insight techniques developed by the Orthodox East |
| Orthodox Iconography Through the 20th Century
The infiltration and influence of Western art in the
19th & 20th century |
| Variations of Byzantine Art
An examination of the many varied schools, styles and
techniques of Orthodox Art: Cretan, Paleologian, Muscovite, Serbian, Albanian,
Moldavia… Subtle variations in thought, theology, color and harmony
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| Icons of Orthodoxy
Revealing examination of the lives of Saints and their
relevance to us in the modern world. |
| How Orthodox ‘Byzantine’ Art Fits in Worship |
| Byzantine Influences in Western Art |
| History of Christian Art: an Eastern Perspective |
| African Origins of Christian Art |
| Divine Revelation: Deciphering the Orthodox Icon |
| Byzantine Kinesics |
| The Orthodox Icon: Seen and Unseen |
Additional Offerings
Icon Classes & Icon Seminars
| Easels, canvas, paper, charcoal, paints, brushes and prayer |
| Weekend retreats for your community or sponsored at the local University
or Art College and excellent outreach program, ministry and educational
experience or everyone involved appropriate for all ages and all levels of
technical artistic experience. |
Visual Presentations
| Many lectures seminars and talks can incorporate state of the art visual
presentations displaying fine quality photographs and clips too create an
interesting and unforgettable experience for all. |
Custom Publishing and promotional materials available upon
request.
Or contact the
Orthodox Speakers Bureau offers other excellent speakers who may suit your
purpose just as well.
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