Illuminated Manuscripts Masterpieces of Art

New
Illustrated
2014
$14.41

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.

Synopsis

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.

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More Information

Format: Illustrated
Pages: 128
Edition: New
Publisher: Flame Tree Illustrated
Published: 07 Jul 2014
ISBN 10: 1783612118
ISBN 13: 9781783612116

Author Bio

Michael Kerrigan is the author of such Flame Tree titles as Great Art Masterpieces, Asian Art and Modern Art; and co-author of The Architecture Style Spotter's Guide along with a great many other books and articles on art, culture and history. He lives in Edinburgh, where he writes regularly for the Scotsman newspaper and is a book reviewer for The Times Literary Supplement and the Guardian.