Illuminated Manuscripts In Classical And Mediaeval Times - Middleton, John Henry
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Illuminated Manuscripts in Classical and Medieval Times: Their Art and Their Technique is a comprehensive study of the production of illuminated manuscripts in ancient and medieval times. Written by John Henry Middleton and originally published in 1892, this book explores the art and technique of manuscript illumination, from the earliest examples in ancient Greece and Rome to the illuminated manuscripts of the Middle Ages.Middleton provides a detailed examination of the materials and techniques used in manuscript illumination, including the preparation of parchment, the use of pigments and…mehr

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Illuminated Manuscripts in Classical and Medieval Times: Their Art and Their Technique is a comprehensive study of the production of illuminated manuscripts in ancient and medieval times. Written by John Henry Middleton and originally published in 1892, this book explores the art and technique of manuscript illumination, from the earliest examples in ancient Greece and Rome to the illuminated manuscripts of the Middle Ages.Middleton provides a detailed examination of the materials and techniques used in manuscript illumination, including the preparation of parchment, the use of pigments and gold leaf, and the various styles of calligraphy and decoration. He also discusses the role of illuminated manuscripts in religious and secular contexts, and how they were commissioned, produced, and distributed.The book is illustrated with numerous examples of illuminated manuscripts from various periods and regions, including examples from the Byzantine Empire, the Islamic world, and medieval Europe. Middleton's analysis of these manuscripts provides insight into the cultural and artistic traditions of the societies that produced them.Overall, Illuminated Manuscripts in Classical and Medieval Times: Their Art and Their Technique is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of manuscript illumination, as well as the broader history of art and culture in ancient and medieval times.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.