The use of icons is one of the most distinctive aspects of the Orthodox Christian traditions of the East. In the present work, Jean-Paul Deschler presents a scholarly survey of the development and use of icons in the Christian tradition. Deschler discusses the origins and development of the practice of iconography, the theological themes that recur, and various aesthetic and technical aspects in the creation of icons. Deshcler also provides a specific study of a few select icons and includes various photos of icons being discussed.