Hayman, Richard
Illuminated Manuscripts (Shire Library)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781784422363
- author:
- Hayman, Richard
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Bloomsbury Shire Publications
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 64
- Dimensions:
- 20.57 x 14.22 x 0.51 centimetres
- Genre:
- Arts & Photography, Art, European,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Illuminated Manuscripts by Richard Hayman explores the origins and history of medieval illumination, revealing the art and techniques behind these stunning works of Western art. Created by hand using brightly colored pigments and gold embellishments, illuminated manuscripts were a labor of love and an act of piety in themselves. This book delves into the world of medieval art, examining the artists, patrons, and subject matter of these precious works, including the Lindisfarne Gospels and the Book of Kells.
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