Book Illumination in the Middle Ages (Studies in Medieval and Early Renaissance Art History) Tapa dura - 1986

Harvey Miller Publishers, 1986. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. Clean from markings. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,1150grams, ISBN:0199210608

Harvey Miller Publishers, 27/11/1986 00:00:01. hardcover. Very Good. 2.5381 in x 28.6802 in x 21.0660 in. Clean tight illustrated hardcover in jacket. Very good book in a very good dust jacket.

Oxford University Press, 1987. 1st Edition . Hardcover. As New/As New. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall.

Harvey Miller, London, first English edition, 1986. Cloth, large 8vo, 28 cm,. 221, [2] pp, 210 illustrations, 32 colour plates with gold. From the preface by J.J.G. Alexander : "This book is an introduction to one of the most significant art-forms of the Middle Ages by one of the world's greatest authorities on the subject, Professor Otto Pacht. It is not a history of book illumination in the conventional sense but a unique account of facts and ideas gathered during several decades of teaching and research. Based on lectures given at the University of Vienna, the present text not only examines all types of decoration and illumination from the point of view of format and style, but also goes far beyond the factual. The author explains the basic vocabulary and concepts by which this art-form is to be understood, and offers deep insights into the fundamental philosophy, theology, technology and cultural ambience that underlie the production of book illumination throughout its long history. In… Leer más

Oxford University Press, Incorporated. Used - Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.

London: Harvey Miller Publishers / Oxford University Press, 1986. Book. Fair. Hardcover. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 223 pages. Index of Manuscripts. General index. Glossary. Otto Pacht Bibliography. Select Bibliography. List of Illustrations. Footnotes. Translated from the German first edition. "An introduction to one of the most significant art-forms of the Middle Ages by one of the world's greatest authorities on the subject... a unique account of facts and ideas gathered during several decades of teaching and research... Not only examines all types of decoration and illumination from the point of view of format and style, but also goes far beyond the factual... Explains the basic vocabulary and concepts by which this art-form is to be understood, and offers deep insights into the fundamental philosophy, theology, technology and cultural ambience that underlie the production of book illumination throughout its long history." - from dust jacket.… Leer más

UK: Harvey Miller Publishers/Oxford University Press, 1986. Book. Fine. Hardcover. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. The first English edition. Hardcover, in dust jacket. Clean, tight and unmarked. Very neat -- a sound and handsome copy. Illustrated. .

Oxford University Press, 1987-03-05. Hardcover. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!