Medieval painting was a craft. The anonymous Montpellier Liber diversarum arcium ('Book of various arts') is a handbook prescribing how that craft was to be practiced. It contains over five hundred art-technological instructions or 'recipes' in Latin. Unlike the vast majority of medieval artists' recipe books, this content is highly structured and organised, such as to form a complete handbook or course on painting. This Liber diversarum arcium is probably the most substantial and comprehensive medieval painters' technical recipe book to survive. It summarises the state-of-the art in the...
Medieval painting was a craft. The anonymous Montpellier Liber diversarum arcium ('Book of various arts') is a handbook prescribing how that craft was...
High Point is Mark Clarke's account of his walks to the highest points of the 85 historic counties in Great Britain. Rich with historical information and observations, it serves as a guide to Britain's highest points. Features information about each county, the county top, Mark's ascent, local information, walk directions and Ordnance Survey maps.
High Point is Mark Clarke's account of his walks to the highest points of the 85 historic counties in Great Britain. Rich with historical information ...
