Royal Illuminated Manuscripts: From King Athelstan to Henry VIII
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| Rating | : | 4.50 (544 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0712358552 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 96 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-05-08 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Before the introduction of printing to Western Europe during the mid-fifteenth century, all books were written by hand. As a result, manuscripts were extremely rare and expensive, particularly those that were illuminated. Accompanying each full-page image is an explanation of its content, symbolism, and provenance, as well as a discussion placing each within the wider context of the tradition of illuminated manuscripts. This informative book will serve as an extraordinary introduction to these beautiful and historically significant texts, offering vivid insights into subjects of royal identity, moral and religious beliefs, learning, faith, and international politics. . Decorated with illustrations of brightly colored pigments and burnished gold leaf, illuminated manuscripts were first made by monasteries for their own libraries, but later, as literacy increased, for the visual and literary entertainment of royalty and the wealthy elite. R
Her previous publications include Bible Manuscripts.. About the AuthorScot McKendrick is head of history and classics at the British Library. Kathleen Doyle is curator of illuminated manuscripts at the British Library. He is the author of numerous publications on medieval and earlier manuscripts, including In a Monastery Library, Flemish Illuminated Manuscripts, and Illuminating the Renaissance
The Collection of Kings at Prices Only They Could Afford This book is an introduction to a specific collection of illuminated manuscripts at the British Library. They are part of the Old Royal Library, which was donated to the nation by George II in 1727. These are beautiful manuscripts That represent the art of hundreds of years of book production by scribes who copied texts which . hypathia0077 said A colourful collection. The collection of manuscripts are all in colour, and are of excellent clarity . There are drawbacks, which are the cost of this very small book, 96 pages, and a study of the manuscripts is barely touched upon. The total number of reproductions are limited and very little history about the manuscripts is included. In reflection. Bethany E. Theilman said A gorgeous selection of the Kings stuff.. I liked this book because I do illumination, and along with all the religious illuminations which are well covered in many books, there was a fair sampling of some "How to be a King" manuals, beastiaries and other secular works, and some documents like genealogies, etc.
Her previous publications include Bible Manuscripts.. Scot McKendrick is head of history and classics at the British Library. Kathleen Doyle is curator of illuminated manuscripts at the British Library. He is the author of numerous publications on medieval and earlier manuscripts, including In a Monastery Library,