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A History of Illuminated Manuscripts

Christopher de Hamel

4.2/5 ( ratings)

Medieval manuscripts are among Western civilization's greatest glories. Laboriously written by hand and often sumptuously decorated, they have always been highly valued and remain as brilliant, fascinating and popular as ever.

Christopher de Hamel vividly describes the circumstances in which such books were created - from the earliest monastic Gospel Books to the most lavish Books of Hours. For the second edition of this book, the text has been revised and updated and the whole volume completely redesigned with a striking wealth of new colour illustrations.

Language: English

Pages: 272

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Phaidon Press

Release: September 26, 1997

ISBN: 0714834521

ISBN 13: 9780714834528

A History of Illuminated Manuscripts

Christopher de Hamel

4.2/5 ( ratings)

Medieval manuscripts are among Western civilization's greatest glories. Laboriously written by hand and often sumptuously decorated, they have always been highly valued and remain as brilliant, fascinating and popular as ever.

Christopher de Hamel vividly describes the circumstances in which such books were created - from the earliest monastic Gospel Books to the most lavish Books of Hours. For the second edition of this book, the text has been revised and updated and the whole volume completely redesigned with a striking wealth of new colour illustrations.

Language: English

Pages: 272

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Phaidon Press

Release: September 26, 1997

ISBN: 0714834521

ISBN 13: 9780714834528

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