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Illuminated Manuscripts Masterpieces of Art
Michael Kerrigan
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Description for Illuminated Manuscripts Masterpieces of Art
Hardback. Prior to the invention of the printing press, all books had to be written by hand. Illuminated manuscripts are the beautiful manifestation of this craft. Beginning with a thoughtful introduction, Illuminated Manuscripts Masterpieces of Art goes on to showcase key works in this stunning artistic genre. Series: Masterpieces of Art. Num Pages: 128 pages, 100 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1D; ACK; AKD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 238 x 211 x 17. Weight in Grams: 750.
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.
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.
Product Details
Publisher
Flame Tree Publishing
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Series
Masterpieces of Art
Condition
New
Weight
766g
Number of Pages
128
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781783612116
SKU
V9781783612116
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 5 to 9 working days
Ref
99-98
About Michael Kerrigan
Michael Kerrigan has written widely on both the history of art and literature. Recent books on the English tradition include Paul Nash: Masterpieces of Art. A longstanding interest in the mythic and mystic traditions has given rise to books including Celtic Legends and The Bible: A Dark History, and a chapter on ‘Inklings of Other Worlds, 1946–59’ in The Astounding ... Read more
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