The Bible of Illuminated Letters
Title | The Bible of Illuminated Letters PDF eBook |
Author | Margaret Morgan |
Publisher | |
Total Pages | 256 |
Release | 2006 |
Genre | Artists' materials |
ISBN | 9789812451729 |
The Art of the Bible
Title | The Art of the Bible PDF eBook |
Author | Scot McKendrick |
Publisher | |
Total Pages | 0 |
Release | 2016 |
Genre | Bible |
ISBN | 9780500239476 |
A beautiful and informative exploration of the illuminated manuscripts of the Bible over a millennium and across the globe, shedding new light on some of the most significant, yet rarely seen, paintings of the Middle Ages
The Bible Illuminated
Title | The Bible Illuminated PDF eBook |
Author | Museum of the Bible Books |
Publisher | Museum of the Bible Books |
Total Pages | 0 |
Release | 2017-11-14 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN | 9781945470127 |
From a world lit only by fire, some of the most beautiful Bibles were created, illuminated, and enlivened with breathtaking illustrations. Within The Bible Illuminated you will be introduced to kings and queens, monks and nuns, scribes and artists, librarians and historians, as well as modern-day collectors all hoping to preserve history by putting personal touches on their own copies of the most influential book of all time—the Bible. Discover the geographical, theological, and historical contexts of these documents, as well as how illustrations disseminated the Bible among a mostly illiterate population. Be transported across the globe, across thousands of years, and across numerous cultures as you explore the history, narrative, and impact of illustrated manuscripts in The Bible Illuminated. Exquisite reproductions of the finest manuscripts and detailed descriptions combine to create a stunning, authentic, and powerful book that will become a keepsake treasured for generations. Immerse yourself in the Bible in a visually creative way that awakens the imagination and journeys you through history with emotional impact.
The Illuminated Alphabet
Title | The Illuminated Alphabet PDF eBook |
Author | Timothy Noad |
Publisher | Chartwell Books |
Total Pages | 163 |
Release | 2017-12-12 |
Genre | Art |
ISBN | 0785835679 |
An inspirational introduction to creating decorative calligraphy.
Medieval Calligraphy
Title | Medieval Calligraphy PDF eBook |
Author | Marc Drogin |
Publisher | Courier Corporation |
Total Pages | 225 |
Release | 1989-11-01 |
Genre | Design |
ISBN | 0486261425 |
Spirited history and comprehensive instruction manual covers 13 styles (ca. 4th–15th centuries). Excellent photographs; directions for duplicating medieval techniques with modern tools. "Vastly rewarding and illuminating." — American Artist.
Illuminated Manuscripts Coloring Book
Title | Illuminated Manuscripts Coloring Book PDF eBook |
Author | Marty Noble |
Publisher | Courier Corporation |
Total Pages | 36 |
Release | 2013-05-22 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | 0486488756 |
Recapture the historic grandeur of medieval art with lovingly detailed reproductions ranging from the creation of Eve to the Hundred Years' War. Thirty images include Christian, Muslim, Jewish, and secular sources.
Masterpieces of Illuminated Letters and Borders
Title | Masterpieces of Illuminated Letters and Borders PDF eBook |
Author | W. R. Tymms |
Publisher | Courier Corporation |
Total Pages | 66 |
Release | 2013-02-20 |
Genre | Art |
ISBN | 0486155935 |
More than 350 decorative designs in this impressive collection, including 256 letters, display the glories of extant medieval manuscripts. Exceptionally rare letters and borders that once enhanced medieval bibles and other rare manuscripts are ornamented with exquisite florals, gem-like geometrics, curvilinear motifs interwoven with religious figures, and superb embellishments. Comprising a practical archive of usable lettering for artists and craftworkers alike, this impressive collection also provides medievalists with a wonderful glimpse of the ancient art of manuscript illumination.