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Making Medieval Manuscripts

By Christopher De Hamel

Making Medieval Manuscripts

By Christopher De Hamel

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Many beautiful illuminated manuscripts survive from the Middle Ages and can be seen in libraries and museums throughout Europe. But who were the skilled craftsmen who made these exquisite books? What precisely is parchment? How were medieval manuscripts designed and executed? What were the inks and pigments, and how were they applied? Examining the work of scribes, illuminators, and bookbinders, this lavishly illustrated account tells the story of manuscript production from the early Middle Ages through to the high Renaissance. Each stage of production is described in detail, from the preparation of the parchment, pens, paints, and inks to the writing of the scripts and the final decoration of the manuscript. Christopher de Hamel's engaging text is accompanied by a glossary of key technical terms relating to manuscripts and illumination, providing an invaluable introduction for anyone interested in studying medieval manuscripts today.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Edition:
1
Number of Pages:
176
Release Date:
2018-08-15
Publication Date:
2017-11-10
Publisher:
Bodleian Library
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
1851244689
ISBN13:
9781851244683
Weight:
578 g
Height:
202 cm
Width:
214 cm
Thickness:
22 cm
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