Icon painting is a type of art that involves the painting of religious figures and symbols. It is a traditional form of art that has been practiced for centuries and is still popular today. Icon painting often involves the use of bright colors and intricate details to create a beautiful and meaningful piece of art
An icon is a religious work of art, most commonly a painting, in the cultures of the Eastern Orthodox, Oriental Orthodox, Catholic, and Lutheran churches. The most common subjects include Jesus, Mary, saints, and angels. Although especially associated with portrait style images concentrating on one or two main figures, the term also covers most of the religious images in a variety of artistic media produced by Eastern Christianity, including narrative scenes, usually from the Bible or the lives of saints.