Illuminated Manuscripts Masterpieces of Art

Prior to the invention of the printing press, all books had to be written by hand. Illuminated manuscripts are the beautiful manifestation of this craft. Beginning with a thoughtful introduction, Illuminated Manuscripts Masterpieces of Art goes on to showcase key works in this stunning artistic genre.

About the author

Michael Kerrigan is the author of 'Modern Art' and '100 Great Art Masterpieces' (both published by Flame Tree) and has written widely on European culture, literature and history. He lives in Edinburgh, where he writes book reviews for the Scotsman newspaper. He also reviews for the Times Literary Supplement and the Guardian, London.

Summary

Prior to the invention of the printing press, all books had to be written by hand. Illuminated manuscripts are the beautiful manifestation of this craft. Beginning with a thoughtful introduction, Illuminated Manuscripts Masterpieces of Art goes on to showcase key works in this stunning artistic genre.

Product details

• Authors: Michael Kerrigan, James Peacock, James Kerrigan Peacock
• Publisher: Flame Tree Publishing
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 07.07.2014
• EAN: 9781783612116
• ISBN: 978-1-78361-211-6
• No. of pages: 128
• Series: Masterpieces of Art; Masterpieces of Art
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Art > Art history; Europa, Mittelalterlicher Stil, Typografie und Schrift, Europe, DESIGN / Graphic Arts / Typography, ART / European, DESIGN / History & Criticism, History of Art, history of design, Art & Design, Typography and lettering, Medieval style, ART / History / European / Medieval