9780282869076 - A Psalter and Hours Executed Before 1270 for a Lady Connected With St. Louis, Probably His Sister Isabelle of France, Founder of the Abbey of ... by S. C. Cockerell... (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book dives into the world of illuminated manuscripts produced in Paris during the reign of Saint Louis IX, the French king from 1226 to 1270. It explores the artistic and liturgical significance of these lavishly decorated works, many of which are still preserved today in world-renowned collections. The author examines the intricacies of their ornamentation, from the elegant black script to the vibrant, gold-patterned initials, and delves into the artistic styles and practices of Parisian illuminators. The book also meticulously documents the liturgical content of these manuscripts, including a detailed analysis of the prayers, psalms, and liturgical texts they contain. Through a careful study of the text and the inclusion of detailed illustrations, this book offers a fascinating glimpse into the artistic and religious world of thirteenth-century Paris. Its examination of the liturgical content and artistic design of these manuscripts provides a valuable contribution to the study of medieval manuscript culture. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.