The British Library guide to manuscript illumination
Christopher De Hamel
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The British Library guide to manuscript illumination
Published
2001
Publisher
University of Toronto Press, 2001.
Pages
88
ISBN-10
0802081738
Description
"The British Library Guide to Manuscript Illumination: History and Techniques is one of a series of accessible and lively introductions to the history of books and how they are made.". "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 book making for anyone interested in medieval art, social history, calligraphy or illumination."--BOOK JACKET.
Subjects
The Story of Philosophy
The Enduring Vision
La conquête du pain
A Study of History
History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire Complete and Unabridged
The Riddle of the Sands
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The British Library guide to manuscript illumination?
This edition of The British Library guide to manuscript illumination has approximately 88 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
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For most readers, The British Library guide to manuscript illumination typically takes between 1h 50m and 1h 13m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 22,000 words and common reading speeds.
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Who is the author of The British Library guide to manuscript illumination?
The British Library guide to manuscript illumination was written by Christopher De Hamel.
When was The British Library guide to manuscript illumination published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2001. The original work may have been published on a different date.