Illuminated manuscripts are among the most beautiful, precious and mysterious works of Western art. Before the printing press was invented, books were produced by hand and their illustration using brightly colored pigments and gold embellishments was a labor of love and an act of piety in itself. The results are stunning. The works emanating from the scriptoria of monasteries were mainly religious texts, including illuminated bibles, psalters, and works for private devotion known as books of hours.
Illuminated Manuscripts describes the origin and history of illumination in...
Illuminated manuscripts are among the most beautiful, precious and mysterious works of Western art. Before the printing press was invented, books w...
An engaging introduction to the workings of church buildings and churchyards, explaining the integral elements of a working church and how they have changed over time.
An engaging introduction to the workings of church buildings and churchyards, explaining the integral elements of a working church and how they have c...
A brief history of the design and construction of bridges in the UK from medieval times to the modern day, including famous and notable examples such as Tower Bridge and the Forth Bridge.
A brief history of the design and construction of bridges in the UK from medieval times to the modern day, including famous and notable examples such ...
