The Art of Medieval Manuscripts (The art of ...)

by KrystynaWeinstein (Author)

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  Hardcover
  1997

  $4.22

  An introduction to the medieval art of illuminated manuscripts. After a short introduction covering the history and techniques involved, the book features a collection of reproductions, complete with detailed descriptions of origin and where they can be viewed today. This work covers the wide variety of material which has survived the ages, from bibles and prayer books, through historical works, natural history, medicinal guides, early atlases and even folklore and fiction.