Illuminated Manuscripts Masterpieces of Art

Illuminated Manuscripts Masterpieces of Art
Author: Michael Kerrigan
Publisher: Flame Tree Illustrated
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2014-07-07
Genre: Art
ISBN: 9781783612116


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Prior to the invention of the printing press, all books had to be written by hand. Manuscripts are the beautiful manifestation of this craft, and the most precious and expensive of such manuscripts were 'illuminated' through the use of brightly coloured pigments and gold embellishments. Beginning with a fresh and thoughtful introduction to illuminated manuscripts, Illuminated Manuscripts Masterpieces of Art goes on to showcase key works in this stunning artistic genre.


Illuminated Manuscripts Masterpieces of Art
Language: en
Pages: 0
Authors: Michael Kerrigan
Categories: Art
Type: BOOK - Published: 2014-07-07 - Publisher: Flame Tree Illustrated

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Pages: 52
Authors: Lilian M. C. Randall
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Masterpieces of the J. Paul Getty Museum: Illuminated Manuscripts
Language: fr
Pages: 130
Authors: Thomas Kren
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Language: en
Pages: 66
Authors: W. R. Tymms
Categories: Art
Type: BOOK - Published: 2013-02-20 - Publisher: Courier Corporation

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More than 350 decorative designs in this impressive collection, including 256 letters, display the glories of extant medieval manuscripts. Exceptionally rare le