A History of Illuminated Manuscripts
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| Rating | : | 4.25 (522 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0714834521 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 272 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-09-18 |
| Language | : | English |
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De Hamel provides a full history of the illuminated manuscript through text and dozens of glorious color illustrations.Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc. . From Library Journal This 1986 title throws light on the world of illuminated manuscripts, which function as works of both art and literature
The Best Available History of Illuminated Manuscripts Christopher De Hamel's "A History of Illuminated Manuscripts" (now in its second edition) is certainly the definitive history for lay readers, but it is probably the best starting place for aspiring professionals as well. It is well-written, faultlessly researched, . A delight slightly marred by printers' considerations. Thoroughly recommended. An excellent conspectus of the subject matter, well ordered and charming. Some print was too small so difficult to enjoy and I wondered about the colour chosen for the material on which the mss were reproduced. Some of the 'snippets' I felt could have had more surro. Purchased as Textbook, Keeping For Later J. Gross Purchased as a textbook, so I can't exactly speak as a collectorbut this books is laided out nicely and at least interesting to look at compared to textbooks just filled with paragraphs.The subject is interesting enough however that I've decided to keep the book at
De Hamel is both informative and immensely readable, and the sumptuous illustrations render this book too good to be missed.. Illuminated manuscripts are perhaps the most beautiful treasures to survive from the middle ages. This authoritative volume provides a comprehensive introduction to the medieval world of books, their production and their consumption. The text divides this world into different groups of readers and writers: missionaries, emperors, monks, students, aristocrats, priests, collectors and the general public
. Christopher de Hamel is the Head of the Department of Manuscripts at Sotheby's London and author of Scribes and Illuminators (Medieval Craftsmen Series)