This 1893 publication includes chapters devoted to early book illustration in Germany, Italy, France, Holland, Spain, and England. Pollard presents a history of book illustration in each country, details what distinguished the books from those being produced elsewhere, and offers an overview of specific books from various countries, such as "The French Book of Hours. "Lavishly illustrated with examples throughout, this important work will be of interest to students of art and history alike.
Language
English
Pages
268
Format
ebook
Publisher
Barnes & Noble Digital Library
Release
May 01, 2011
ISBN
1411457943
ISBN 13
9781411457942
Early Illustrated Books: A History of the Decoration and Illustration of Books in the 15th and 16th Centuries
This 1893 publication includes chapters devoted to early book illustration in Germany, Italy, France, Holland, Spain, and England. Pollard presents a history of book illustration in each country, details what distinguished the books from those being produced elsewhere, and offers an overview of specific books from various countries, such as "The French Book of Hours. "Lavishly illustrated with examples throughout, this important work will be of interest to students of art and history alike.