A HISTORY OF ILLUMINATED MANUSCRIPTS
A HISTORY OF ILLUMINATED MANUSCRIPTS
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Medieval manuscripts are among the treasures of Western civilization. Their preciously decorated writing has always held an exceptional place in the collective imagination.
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Christopher de Hamel traces the circumstances in which the manuscripts were created, from the earliest monastic gospels to the luxurious books of hours. The text of this second edition has been revised and updated and offers the reader a plethora of new color photographs.
Christopher de Hamel has been Director of the Western Manuscript Department at Sotheby's in London since 1975. He has a doctorate in paleography and is a member of the Society of Antiquaries and the Royal Historical Society.
- Title: A History of Illuminated Manuscripts
- Author(s) : Christopher De Hamer
- Publisher(s): PHAIDON
- Language : French
- Number of pages : 272 pages
- Format : 24.9 x 29
- Weight : 1670 g
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- Type of calligraphy
- Latin & Western
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Medieval manuscripts are among the treasures of Western civilization. Their preciously decorated writing has always held an exceptional place in the collective imagination.