ICONOGRAPHY IN SERVICE OF ARTE THERAPY. SHORT ACCESSION INTO PROBLEM
/IKONOGRAFIA V SLUŽBÁCH ARTETERAPIE. KRÁTKY VSTUP DO PROBLEMATIKY/

Pavol KOCHAN

lecturer, Orthodox Theological Faculty, University of Prešov in Prešov, Masarykova 15, 08001 Prešov, Slovakia, pavol.kochan@unipo.sk, tel. 00421517724729

Abstract

In recent years iconography is becoming more and more frequently the subject of art therapy. It seems that painting icons suppresses human freedom and self-fulfillment. The icon has a precise and strict rules that must be followed. However, true freedom is to preserve these rules, which they have their theological and liturgical significance. After their compliance the icon come to be an open dialogue between the earth and heaven, the ephemeral and the eternal, between showing and Looking. The icon shows the revealed truth of God that liberates man. Therefore, the icon has a soteriological sense. The benefit in art therapy is its openness, compliance with rules, but also gained self-confidence of the client as a reward for the effort. The therapist can follow the choice of colors, the type of icon and the consistency in clients work.

Keywords

Iconography, art therapy, spirituality, prayer, Holy Spirit

(Language: slovak)

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