Prior to the invention of the printing press, all books had to be written by hand. Manuscripts are the beautiful manifestation of this craft, and the most precious and expensive of such manuscripts were 'illuminated' through the use of brightly coloured pigments and gold embellishments. Beginning with a fresh and thoughtful introduction to illuminated manuscripts, Illuminated Manuscripts Masterpieces of Art goes on to showcase key works in this stunning artistic genre.
Prior to the invention of the printing press, all books had to be written by hand. Manuscripts are the beautiful manifestation of this craft, and the ...
From the arctic north, with its glittering sea ice and ethereal aurora borealis, to the lush forests and breathtaking fjordlands of the south, from the wind-battered coastlines of the Aleutian Islands to the sheltered bays of the Kodiak Archipelago, this book takes you on a pictorial journey through Alaska's most magnificent landscapes.
From the arctic north, with its glittering sea ice and ethereal aurora borealis, to the lush forests and breathtaking fjordlands of the south, from th...
