A History of Illuminated Manuscripts
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| Author | : Christopher De Hamel |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 280 |
| Release | : 1994 |
| ISBN-10 | : STANFORD:36105019174395 |
| ISBN-13 | : |
| Rating | : 4/5 (95 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis A History of Illuminated Manuscripts by : Christopher De Hamel
Book excerpt: "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. De Hamel is both informative and immensely readable, and the sumptuous illustrations render this book too good to be missed."--From Amazon.com
