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British Library Guide to Manuscript Illumination: History and Techniques - Couverture souple

De Hamel, Christopher

 
9780712346139: British Library Guide to Manuscript Illumination: History and Techniques
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 0712346139 ISBN 13 : 9780712346139
Editeur : The British Library Publishing Division, 2001

Synopsis

Medieval manuscipt 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.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

Medieval manuscipt 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.

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Éditeur
The British Library Publishing Division
Date d'édition
2001
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0712346139
ISBN 13 
9780712346139
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
96
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Personne responsable
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