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The invention of the printing press marked the end of an era in which books were transcribed by hand on to vellum. The beautiful calligraphy of these manuscripts together with their detailed illuminations increased the prestige and standing of those who owned them. These early books were fashioned by scholarly monastic orders for the wealthy and powerful all over Europe. This volume provides a history of this practice, from Greek and Roman illumination through the Byzantine period up to the Golden Age of the great monasteries. It is filled with fascinating anecdotes and rich details about the materials, symbolism and system of patronage behind these fabulous texts. B&W illustrations.
| ISBN-13 | 9780788198120 |
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| ISBN-10 | 0788198122 |
| Weight | 0.60 Pounds |
| Dimensions | 5.50 x 0.75 x 8.25 In |
| List Price | $15.00 |
| Format | Paperback |
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| Pages | 290 pages |
| Publisher | Diane Pub Co |
| Published On | 2001-06-01 |
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