Medieval Illuminators and Their Methods of Work de Alexander, Jonathan J.G - 1992

Yale University Press. Used - Very Good. Ships from the UK. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects.

Yale University Press, 1992. 1st Edition . Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. This first edition is in very good condition with a very good unclipped dust jacket.

Yale University Press, New Haven ; London, first edition, 1992. Cloth, large 8vo, 29 cm,. vii, 214 pp. From the blurb: "Who were the medieval illuminators? How were their hand-produced books illustrated and decorated? In this beautiful book Jonathan Alexander presents a survey of manuscript illumination throughout Europe from the fourth to the sixteenth century. He discusses the social and historical context of the illuminators' lives, considers their methods of work, and presents a series of case studies to show the range and nature of the visual sources and the ways in which they were adapted, copied, or created anew. Alexander explains that in the early period, Christian monasteries and churches were the main centers for the copying of manuscripts, and so the majority of illuminators were monks working in and for their own monasteries. From the eleventh century, lay scribes and illuminators became increasingly numerous, and by the thirteenth century, professional illuminators dominated… Leer más

hardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.

Yale U P, 1992. ~29 colour and 218 black / white illustrations. No ownership marks. ~Robust packaging. All UK orders with tracking, overseas orders on request. . Hardback. Fine/Near Fine. viii, 214pp. 22 x 28.5cm. With dustwrapper. Binding sound, text unmarked.

Yale University Press, 1992. 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 good all round condition. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,1250grams, ISBN:0300056893

Yale University Press, 1992 4to (28 cm), VIII, 214 pp. Publisher's cloth and dust jacket (dj slightly rubbed at extremities, price ticket on front wrapper). A classic survey of European manuscript illumination from the fourth to the sixteenth century, Jonathan Alexander illustrates his discussion with examples from across Europe. He delves into the social and historical contexts of illuminators' lives, explores their methods of work, and showcases the breadth and depth of their visual sources. Alexander also examines how these sources were adapted, copied, or ingeniously created anew, shedding light on the dynamic evolution of manuscript illumination throughout the ages.

New Haven : Yale University Press, 1992. First Edition. Hardcover. Fine cloth copy in an equally fine dust-wrapper. Particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Summary: Who were the medieval illuminators? How were their hand-produced books illustrated and decorated? In this beautiful book Jonathan Alexander presents a survey of manuscript illumination throughout Europe from the fourth to the sixteenth century. He discusses the social and historical context of the illuminators' lives, considers their methods of work, and presents a series of case studies to show the range and nature of the visual sources and the ways in which they were adapted, copied, or created anew. Alexander explains that in the early period, Christian monasteries and churches were the main centers for the copying of manuscripts, and so the majority of illuminators were monks working in and for their own monasteries. From the eleventh century, lay scribes and illuminators became… Leer más

Yale University Press, 1992-12-23. Hardcover. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!