The Illuminated Page
| Author | : Janet Backhouse |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 248 |
| Release | : 1997 |
| ISBN-10 | : STANFORD:36105022815257 |
| ISBN-13 | : |
| Rating | : 4/5 ( Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Illuminated Page by : Janet Backhouse
Download or read book The Illuminated Page written by Janet Backhouse and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Illuminated manuscripts are among the richest, most revealing relics of the Western world before the introduction of printing. They are central to our knowledge of social and cultural history from antiquity to the Renaissance. Drawing on the British Library's collection of medieval manuscripts, this book provides a comprehensive introduction to this art form, embracing both devotional and secular material.
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