Understanding Illuminated Manuscripts: A Guide to Technical Terms

by Michelle P. Brown

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What is a florilegium? What is an incipit? What is batarde script? This book--part of the Museum's popular Looking at series--offers definitions of these and numerous other techniques, processes, and materials used in medieval illuminated manuscripts. Concise and readable explanations of the technical terms most frequently encountered by the museum-goer are presented in an easily portable format. With numerous illustrations, many of them in color, this volume will be invaluable to all readers wishing to increase their understanding and enjoyment of illuminated manuscripts.

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:0892362170

ISBN13:9780892362172

Release Date:July 1994

Publisher:Oxford University Press, USA

Length:128 Pages

Weight:0.76 lbs.

Dimensions:0.4" x 6.3" x 9.3"

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Art Arts, Music & Photography Calligraphy Collections, Catalogs & Exhibitions Decorative Arts Decorative Arts & Design Education & Reference Graphic Design History & Criticism Illuminations

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