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Codices Illustres: The world's most famous manuscripts 400 to 1600

Door Ingo F. Walther

Categorie	Boekdrukkunst & Boeken
Boeknummer	#348842-MC2
Titel	Codices Illustres: The world's most famous manuscripts 400 to 1600
Auteur	Walther, Ingo F.
Boektype	Gebonden hardcover met stofomslag
Uitgeverij	Köln : Taschen
Jaar van uitgave	2001
ISBN10	3822858528
ISBN13	9783822858523
Taal	Engels
Beschrijving	Original pictorial boards, semi-transparent dust jacket, numerous (full page) colour and b/w illustrations, large 4to.
Samenvatting	This work introduces the reader to the world of medieval miniature painting and illumination presents around 170 of the most beautiful and important medieval scripts from the 4th century to 1600. Many miniatures are reproduced in their original size, some on double-pages. Although the focus is on European handwriting (French, Dutch, German, Italian, English and Spanish) examples have also been selected to illustrate the refinement and intricacy of handwriting from non-European cultures (for example, Mexican, Persian, Indian, Ottoman). The scripts are presented in chronological order and described in full. At the head of each sample of script there is a synopsis providing information such as age, origin, format, length, language, textual content, patron, and artist. These synopses should he... (Lees verder)lp to orientate the reader at a glance. A 32-page appendix contains short biographies of the artists as well as an extensive bibliography, an index and, most importantly, a glossary of technical terms in which any term used in the book can quickly be found.
Pagina's	503
Conditie	Goed — Dust jacket slightly worn at the corners.
Prijs	€ 30,00

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