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History of Illuminated Manuscripts by Christopher De Hamel (1997, Trade Paperback)
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About this product
Product Identifiers
PublisherPhaidon Press, Incorporated
ISBN-100714834521
ISBN-139780714834528
eBay Product ID (ePID)941654
Product Key Features
Edition2
Book TitleHistory of Illuminated Manuscripts
Number of Pages272 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicHistory / Medieval, Decorative Arts
Publication Year1997
FeaturesRevised
IllustratorYes
GenreDesign, Art
AuthorChristopher De Hamel
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height1.1 in
Item Weight60.1 Oz
Item Length11.5 in
Item Width10 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
Reviews"It is no mere history, but an original, lively and richly illustrated commentary."-- Times Literary Supplement "Gorgeous and informative. A wonderful introduction to handwritten books from the Dark Ages to the invention of printing in the fifteenth century."-- Houston Chronicle "Lavish, beautiful and sweeping look at the beginning of the printed word."-- Graphic Arts Monthly "Along with excellent illustrations, this large volume includes a bibliography and index of manuscripts."-- The Good Book Guide, "It is no mere history, but an original, lively and richly illustrated commentary."--Times Literary Supplement "Gorgeous and informative. A wonderful introduction to handwritten books from the Dark Ages to the invention of printing in the fifteenth century."--Houston Chronicle "Lavish, beautiful and sweeping look at the beginning of the printed word."--Graphic Arts Monthly "Along with excellent illustrations, this large volume includes a bibliography and index of manuscripts."--The Good Book Guide
TitleLeadingA
Dewey Edition19
Grade FromEighth Grade
Dewey Decimal745.6/7/09
Grade ToCollege Graduate Student
Edition DescriptionRevised edition
SynopsisMedieval manuscripts are among Western civilization's greatest glories. Laboriously written by hand and often sumptuously decorated, they have always been highly valued and remain as brilliant, fascinating and popular as ever. Christopher de Hamel vividly describes the circumstances in which such books were created - from the earliest monastic Gospel Books to the most lavish Books of Hours. For the second edition of this book, the text has been revised and updated and the whole volume completely redesigned with a striking wealth of new colour illustrations., 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.
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