The Portrait Miniature in England - Couverture souple

Coombs, Katherine

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1851772073 ISBN 13 : 9781851772070

Editeur : V & A Publications, 2006

Synopsis

V & A Publications, London, 1998. 128 S. mit zahlreichen Abb., kart., quart - Text englisch / sehr gutes Exemplar -

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur :

A fascinating account of the development of English miniature painting featuring masterpieces from the V&A's collection, which contains some of the finest examples in existence. A unique art form with its own demanding techniques, highly skilled painters and intriguing social history, the portrait miniature flourished in Britain for nearly 400 years. This highly readable yet authoritative account examines in detail how these delicate works of art were created. The book also looks into the world of the miniaturists themselves, tracing close family ties and the passing on of traditions and techniques, as well as tackling issues surrounding the place of the miniature in contemporary perceptions of art history.

Biographie de l'auteur :

Katherine Coombs is a curator within the Word and Image department at the V&A. She specialises in the portrait miniature, researching and lecturing extensively on the subject.

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: V & A Publications
• Date d'édition: 2006
• ISBN 10: 1851772073
• ISBN 13: 9781851772070
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 128