A History of Illuminated Manuscript
Book Details
| ISBN-13 | 9780714834528 |
| ISBN-10 | 9780714834528 |
| Format | Paperback |
| Publisher | Phaidon Press |
| Published | 1997 |
Description
Medieval manuscripts are counted among the greatest glories of Western civilization. With their gold and painted decoration and their charming miniatures, they have always had immense appeal, and images from them can be seen everywhere - from greeting cards and wrapping paper to expensive facsimiles. This entertaining and authoritative book is the first to provide a general introduction to the …