The Golden Age of Engllish Manuscript Painting 1200-1500 Unknown - 1981

Paperback. Very Good.

Paperback. Acceptable.

Penguin Random House. Used - Good. Ships from the UK. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.

Chatto & Windus, London, first edition, 1981. Laminated illustrated wrappers, 4to, 29 cm,. 119 pp,colour ills. From the blurb: "This is the first comprehensive selection in colour of manuscripts from 1200 to 1500 - the richest period of English manuscript painting. The authors provide a history of the subject and describe the different centres of production. The influence of Italian and French artists is discussed in relation to English manuscript painting; the work of Matthew Paris at St. Albans and the East Anglican school are reappraised, and the role of court and aristocratic patronage is fully assessed. The Golden Age of English Manuscript Painting covers the centuries of the luxury personal psalters and Books of Hours. The manuscripts rank among the finest achievements of medieval painting, and include masterpieces such as The Lindesey Psalter, The Life of Saint Alban, The Trinity Apocalypse, The Oscott Psalter, The Liber Regalis, The Beaufort/Beauchamp Hours, and the Sherborne… Leer más

Chatto & Windus, London, first edition, 1981. Laminated illustrated wrappers, 4to, 29 cm,. 119 pp,colour ills. From the blurb: "This is the first comprehensive selection in colour of manuscripts from 1200 to 1500 - the richest period of English manuscript painting. The authors provide a history of the subject and describe the different centres of production. The influence of Italian and French artists is discussed in relation to English manuscript painting; the work of Matthew Paris at St. Albans and the East Anglican school are reappraised, and the role of court and aristocratic patronage is fully assessed. The Golden Age of English Manuscript Painting covers the centuries of the luxury personal psalters and Books of Hours. The manuscripts rank among the finest achievements of medieval painting, and include masterpieces such as The Lindesey Psalter, The Life of Saint Alban, The Trinity Apocalypse, The Oscott Psalter, The Liber Regalis, The Beaufort/Beauchamp Hours, and the Sherborne… Leer más

Chatto & Windus, London, first edition, 1981. Laminated illustrated wrappers, 4to, 29 cm,. 119 pp,colour ills. From the blurb: "This is the first comprehensive selection in colour of manuscripts from 1200 to 1500 - the richest period of English manuscript painting. The authors provide a history of the subject and describe the different centres of production. The influence of Italian and French artists is discussed in relation to English manuscript painting; the work of Matthew Paris at St. Albans and the East Anglican school are reappraised, and the role of court and aristocratic patronage is fully assessed. The Golden Age of English Manuscript Painting covers the centuries of the luxury personal psalters and Books of Hours. The manuscripts rank among the finest achievements of medieval painting, and include masterpieces such as The Lindesey Psalter, The Life of Saint Alban, The Trinity Apocalypse, The Oscott Psalter, The Liber Regalis, The Beaufort/Beauchamp Hours, and the Sherborne… Leer más

London : Chatto & Windus, 1981. First Edition. Softcover. Very good paperback copy; edges somewhat slightly dust-dulled and nicked. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description; 119p : col.ill. ; 29 cm. Subjects; Illumination of books and manuscripts, Medieval � England. Illumination of books and manuscripts, English. Illumination of books and manuscripts, Gothic � England

London : Chatto & Windus, 1981. First Edition. Softcover. Very good paperback copy; edges somewhat slightly dust-dulled and nicked. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Previous owner's bookplate. Physical description; 119 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 29 cm. Subjects; Geschichte 1200-1500. Illumination of books and manuscripts England.

London : Chatto & Windus, 1981. First Paperback Edition. Paperback. Very good paperback copy; edges slightly dust-dulled and nicked. Remains particularly and surprisingly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered.; 8vo 8"" - 9"" tall; 119 pages; Physical description: 119p. : colour illus. ; 29cm. Subjects: Illumination of books and manuscripts, Gothic - England. Illumination of books and manuscripts, Medieval - England. Notes: Erratum slip mounted on contents page. With 40 colour plates illustrating some of the finest achievements of medieval painting.