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Author | : Michelle P. Brown |
Publisher | : University of Toronto Press |
Total Pages | : 100 |
Release | : 1998-01-01 |
Genre | : Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN | : 9780802081728 |
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An introduction to the history and techniques of writing that offers a thorough and accessible historical overview of techniques and processes, illustrated with examples, diagrams, and photographs of crafts people at work.
Author | : Michelle P. Brown |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 96 |
Release | : 1998 |
Genre | : Alphabets |
ISBN | : 9780712345835 |
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This work takes a look at the development of writing systems throughout the world, how they have evolved according to different social needs, and anticipates how the rise of the computer will affect the development of writing in the future. The author discusses particularly the role of writing in the West before the invention of printing, and its place in the production of the medieval book.
Author | : P. J. M. Marks |
Publisher | : University of Toronto Press |
Total Pages | : 100 |
Release | : 1998-01-01 |
Genre | : Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN | : 9780802081766 |
Download The British Library Guide to Bookbinding Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
An introduction to the history and techniques of bookbinding that offers a thorough and accessible historical overview of techniques and processes, illustrated with examples, diagrams, and photographs of craftspeople at work.
Author | : Christopher De Hamel |
Publisher | : University of Toronto Press |
Total Pages | : 92 |
Release | : 2001-01-01 |
Genre | : Art |
ISBN | : 9780802081735 |
Download The British Library Guide to Manuscript Illumination Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
An introduction to the history and techniques of manuscript illumination that offers a thorough and accessible historical overview of techniques and processes, illustrated with examples, diagrams, and photographs of craftspeople at work.
Author | : Christopher De Hamel |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 96 |
Release | : 2001 |
Genre | : Art |
ISBN | : |
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The British Library's collection of manuscripts is mined for a wealth of examples, illustrated in color, to this guide to illumination for the general reader. De Hamel (now librarian, Corpus Christi College, Cambridge, UK, he's a leading scholar in the field) discusses first why then how manuscripts were illuminated. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Author | : Michelle P. Brown |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 152 |
Release | : 1990 |
Genre | : Alphabets |
ISBN | : |
Download A Guide to Western Historical Scripts from Antiquity to 1600 Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Author | : Michael Twyman |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 92 |
Release | : 1998 |
Genre | : Business & Economics |
ISBN | : |
Download The British Library Guide to Printing Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
In this introduction to printing, an expert focuses on printing methods and techniques, from the invention of printing in the Far East and in Europe to the digital revolution.
Author | : Michelle P. Brown |
Publisher | : Getty Publications |
Total Pages | : 130 |
Release | : 2018-12-04 |
Genre | : Art |
ISBN | : 1606065785 |
Download Understanding Illuminated Manscripts, revised Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
A standard reference in the field of manuscript studies for over twenty years, now revised and updated with full-color illustrations throughout What is a historiated initial? What are canon tables? What is a drollery? This revised edition of Understanding Illuminated Manuscripts: A Guide to Technical Terms offers definitions of the key elements of illuminated manuscripts, demystifying the techniques, processes, materials, nomenclature, and styles used in the making of these precious books. Updated to reflect current research and technologies, this beautifully illustrated guide includes images of important manuscript illuminations from the collection of the J. Paul Getty Museum and beyond. Concise, readable explanations of the technical terms most frequently encountered in manuscript studies make this portable volume an essential resource for students, scholars, and readers who wish a deeper understanding and enjoyment of illuminated manuscripts and medieval book production. Praise for the first edition: “Highly recommended for a wide range of readers.”—CHOICE “Not only does it make lucid the most complex conventions of the illumination, but it is also a pocket history of the Middle Ages.”—Magazine Antiques
Author | : Rebecca Barnhouse |
Publisher | : Scarecrow Press |
Total Pages | : 200 |
Release | : 2004 |
Genre | : Education |
ISBN | : 9780810849167 |
Download The Middle Ages in Literature for Youth Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Writers of both fiction and non-fiction have long been fascinated by the Middle Ages, and this guide summarizes and evaluates more than 500 picture books, novels, nonfiction, and reference books that have been written for readers in grades K - 12. It also offers professional resources for educators and suggestions for classroom activities.
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Publisher | : University of Toronto Press |
Total Pages | : 1610 |
Release | : 1975 |
Genre | : Canada Imprints |
ISBN | : |
Download Canadian Books in Print. Author and Title Index Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle