Iconography
The iconic image of Christ Pantocrator was one of the first images of Christ developed in the Early Christian Church and remains a central icon of the Eastern Orthodox Church. The depiction of Jesus in art took several centuries to reach a conventional standardized form for his physical appearance, which has subsequently remained largely stable since that time. Most images of Jesus have in common a number of traits which are now almost universally associated with Jesus, although variants are seen.
The image of a fully-bearded Jesus with long hair did not become established until the 6th century in Eastern Christianity, and much later in the West. Earlier images were much more varied. Images of Jesus tend to show ethnic characteristics similar to those of the culture in which the image has been created. Beliefs that certain images are historically authentic, or have acquired an authoritative status from church tradition, remain powerful among some of the faithful, in both Eastern Orthodoxy and Roman Catholicism.
“Christos” iPad Application
“Cristos” iPad app has become somewhat of a journey for me. It started innocently enough when my little girl Ellena asked me what the the different words within an icon meant. I designed a prototype app for her to play with. As I further researched the meaning within these paintings, I soon discovered a history and sybolism that few people understand.
I wanted to try something new, and wanted to animate elements within the panels of the icons to create a truly interactive experience. I want people to explore the meaning behind the icons through this app.
“Christos” Features
- Multiple Touch Points per Icon.
- Touch the Text to Reveal the Symbolism.
- Touch the Halo to Reveal More History.
- Icons Span the History of Iconography.
- Reveals Hidden Facts of Icons.
- Beautiful and unique user interface that makes exploring icons a joy.
“Christos” Images
Below are some images from the application:
