Understanding Illuminated Manuscripts
| Author | : Michelle P. Brown |
| Publisher | : Getty Publications |
| Total Pages | : 132 |
| Release | : 1994 |
| ISBN-10 | : 0892362170 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9780892362172 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (172 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Understanding Illuminated Manuscripts by : Michelle P. Brown
Download or read book Understanding Illuminated Manuscripts written by Michelle P. Brown and published by Getty Publications. This book was released on 1994 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What is a breviary? What is an antiphonal? What is an incipit? This illustrated book offers definitions of the techniques, processes, and materials used in medieval illuminated manuscripts. Concise and readable explanations of the technical terms. Included are numerous illustrations drawn from the collections of the J. Paul Getty Museum and The British Library.