Skachat: Ikonopis Kniga

These are the "gold standard" for those looking to understand the actual craft—from preparing the board to applying gold leaf.

Focuses on the revival of the art in the contemporary world. Available on platforms like Litres . Where to Download (Free & Paid)

One of the most famous practical manuals. It covers both the spiritual and technical aspects of the craft. You can often find PDF versions in academic or community archives like VK .

Sites like Azbyka.ru and Pravoslavie.ru often host free, legal PDF versions of classic theological and technical texts on iconography.

The Art Shoc collection on VK is a well-known repository for rare and out-of-print art books in PDF format.

A comprehensive overview based on the British Museum's collection, covering the development of iconography across different nations and eras .