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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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  • Paperback: 128 pages
  • Publisher: Getty Publications (July 28, 1994)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0892362170
  • ISBN-13: 978-0892362172
  • Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.1 x 0.4 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
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5.0 out of 5 stars A great little dictionary of illumination., July 13, 2000
By Mark Howells (Puyallup, Washington State, USA) - See all my reviews
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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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5.0 out of 5 stars A Bible for beginning codicologers, March 14, 2001
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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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5.0 out of 5 stars Must-Have glossary of terms related to medieval manuscripts., July 13, 1998
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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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4.0 out of 5 stars Understanding Illuminated Manuscripts: A Guide to Technical Terms
Explains in lay terms the processes used in illuminated medieval manuscripts. Still a bit complicated, but a good resource.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A glorious elucidation of the handwritten book
This publication using a lexiconary form lavishly displays an art form too long ignored. Extraordinary effort and expense has created a book that shows and explains the... Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding resource for anyone!
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