What is a florilegium? What is an incipit? What is batarde script? This book--part of the Museum's popular Looking at series--offers definitions of these and numerous other techniques, processes, and materials used in medieval illuminated manuscripts. Concise and readable explanations of the technical terms most frequently encountered by the museum-goer are presented in an easily portable format. With numerous illustrations, many of them in color, this volume will be invaluable to all readers wishing to increase their understanding and enjoyment of illuminated manuscripts.
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A great little dictionary of illumination.,
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This little volume provides brief definitions of all the important phrases and terms used in the study of illuminated manuscripts including forms, techniques, themes, and periods. Great for understanding the differences between an historiated initial and an inhabited initial - or between an antiphonal and a gradual. Most of the representative images are in color and are well chosen to illustrate the definitions. Perhaps their only drawback is their small size due to the size limitations of the book itself. A great companion while reading to "Medieval Illuminators & their Methods of Work" by Jonathan J.G. ALexander or "A History of Illuminated Manuscripts" by Christopher De Hamel.
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A Bible for beginning codicologers,
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This slim volume by Michelle Brown is an excellent resource for anyone who is interested in the study of books and manuscripts (codicology). In a succinct dictionary format, Brown gives definitions of all of the major terms that may give trouble to someone visiting a museum or reading a work by such major writers in the field as Chris DeHamel. Suitable as both a textbook and a companion to books on manuscripts, this book is nearly indispensible to the beginner and the intermediate in allowing some understanding into the complex technical and art-historical vocabulary used in the field.
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Must-Have glossary of terms related to medieval manuscripts.,
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EXCELLENT reference for the student of medieval manuscripts. This book provides short descriptions of hundreds of terms associated with medieval manuscripts and their production. While this book is particularly relevant to those beginning a study of medieval manuscripts, it is also a handy tool for anyone who loves the subject, no matter what his or her level of knowledge. The format is easy to read, and the book itself is lavishly illustrated with color examples. You'll enjoy it.
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- Looking at Paintings: A Guide to Technical Terms by Dawson W. Carr in Back Cover
- Scribes and Illuminators (Medieval Craftsmen) by Christopher deHamel in Back Matter
- A History of Illuminated Manuscripts by Christopher De Hamel in Back Matter
- Roman de la Rose by Lorris on page 35
- Looking at European Ceramics: A Guide to Technical Terms by David Harris Cohen in Back Cover
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- The Harley Psalter (Cambridge Studies in Palaeography and Codicology) by William Noel in Back Matter
- Medieval Art by Marilyn Stokstad in Back Matter
- Medieval Art Second Edition (Icon Editions) by Marilyn Stokstad in Back Matter
- From Reliable Sources: An Introduction to Historical Methods by Martha C. Howell in Back Matter
- Illuminating the Border of French and Flemish Manuscripts, 1270-1310 (Studies in Medieval History and Culture) by Lisa Moore Hunt in Back Matter
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