Description:
Contribution to the Iconofile:
Iconofile is seeking contributions to help us accomplish the following tasks:
- Complete the development of the Imagebase software by contract through the Center for Information Technologies at the Yaroslavl State University, which is the application that will contain the images of sacred art;
- Purchase a high-resolution digital camera and lighting equipment to begin the work of digitizing images of the icons; and
- Contract with experts in the field of art history, restoration and art criticism to prepare informational text to be included in the Imagebase.
To make a contribution of any amount (U.S. Dollars) in multiples of $20, simply enter the amount you wish to donate in the Quantity box on this page. For example, enter 2 to donate $40. After you have entered the amount proceed to Checkout and complete the information requested on the checkout pages.
Thank you for your contribution to the Iconofile Imagebase. You will receive a letter by mail giving you details of your contribution and a record of your donation for income tax purposes.
Iconofile is also seeking the assistance of museums and curators, collectors and historians who can contribute their expertise and, if they have icons in their collections, allow Iconofile to include their icons in the Imagebase.