British Library Guide to Manuscript Illumination: History and Techniques - Tapa blanda

De Hamel, Christopher

 
9780802081735: British Library Guide to Manuscript Illumination: History and Techniques

Sinopsis

Medieval manuscript expert Christopher de Hamel selects and discusses a range of illuminated manuscripts from The British Library's unparalleled collection, some of them unfinished and so revealing the processes involved in an illuminator's work. He also explores the role of illuminators in the medieval book trade - how books were commissioned, the patron's expectations, how illuminators worked with scribes, the materials and techniques they used, and the time and expertise involved in creating some outstanding masterpieces of medieval art.With over 70 colour and black-and-white illustrations, The British Library Guide to Manuscript Illumination is an authoritative and engaging guide to one of the central aspects of medieval bookmaking for anyone interested in medieval art, social history, calligraphy, or illumination. One of a series of accessible and lively introductions to the history of books and how they are made.

"Sinopsis" puede pertenecer a otra edición de este libro.

Acerca del autor

Christopher de Hamel is the Head of the Department of Manuscripts at Sotheby's London and author of Scribes and Illuminators (Medieval Craftsmen Series).

"Sobre este título" puede pertenecer a otra edición de este libro.

Otras ediciones populares con el mismo título

9780712346139: The British Library Guide to Manuscript Illumination: History and Techniques

Edición Destacada

ISBN 10:  0712346139 ISBN 13:  9780712346139
Editorial: The British Library Publishing D..., 2001
Tapa blanda