Illuminated Manuscripts Masterpieces of Art

Illuminated Manuscripts Masterpieces of Art
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Publisher : Flame Tree Illustrated
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ISBN-10 : 1783612118
ISBN-13 : 9781783612116
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Book Synopsis Illuminated Manuscripts Masterpieces of Art by : Michael Kerrigan

Download or read book Illuminated Manuscripts Masterpieces of Art written by Michael Kerrigan and published by Flame Tree Illustrated. This book was released on 2014-07-07 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Prior to the invention of the printing press, all books had to be written by hand. Manuscripts are the beautiful manifestation of this craft, and the most precious and expensive of such manuscripts were 'illuminated' through the use of brightly coloured pigments and gold embellishments. Beginning with a fresh and thoughtful introduction to illuminated manuscripts, Illuminated Manuscripts Masterpieces of Art goes on to showcase key works in this stunning artistic genre.


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