Studies in Italian Manuscript Illumination

The present volume presents a comprehensive selection of Professor Alexander's papers on Italian manuscript illumination, from the medieval period through the Renaissance. These feature some of the most celebrated works of one of the great ages of book production. A paper on marginal illustrations in Italian manuscripts is published here for the first time, and the older studies have been extensively revised and updated. There is a comprehensive index, and a new introduction by the author.

Summary

A comprehensive selection of papers on Italian manuscript illumination, from the medieval period through the Renaissance. These feature some of the most celebrated works of one of the great ages of book production. Includes a new paper on marginal illustrations in Italian manuscripts, updated older studies and a new introduction by the author.

Product details

• Authors: Jonathan Alexander, Graham James
• Publisher: Pindar Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.12.2002
• EAN: 9781899828463
• ISBN: 978-1-899828-46-3
• No. of pages: 428
• Dimensions: 243 mm x 179 mm x 32 mm
• Weight: 1250 g
• Illustrations: 265 illus.
• Subjects: Guides > Hobby, home > Painting, drawing, colour; Humanities, art, music > Art > Art history