The British Library Guide to Manuscript Illumination: History and Techniques
Medieval manuscript expert Christopher de Hamel selects and discusses a range of illuminated manuscripts from The British Library's unparalleled collection, some of them unfinished and so revealing the processes involved in an illuminator's work. He also explores the role of illuminators in the medieval book trade - how books were commissioned, the patron's expectations, how illuminators worked with scribes, the materials and techniques they used, and the time and expertise involved in...
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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.
Sequences of illumination6Introduction91Why manuscripts were illuminated112How manuscripts were designed393How manuscripts were illuminated57Further reading82Acknowledgements84General index85Index of manuscripts88
