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Understanding illuminated manuscripts, a guide to technical terms, Michelle P. Brown ; revised by Elizabeth C. Teviotdale and Nancy K. Turner

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Understanding illuminated manuscripts, a guide to technical terms, Michelle P. Brown ; revised by Elizabeth C. Teviotdale and Nancy K. Turner
Language
eng
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references
Illustrations
illustrations
Index
no index present
Literary Form
non fiction
Main title
Understanding illuminated manuscripts
Nature of contents
dictionariesbibliography
Oclc number
1031421568
Responsibility statement
Michelle P. Brown ; revised by Elizabeth C. Teviotdale and Nancy K. Turner
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Sub title
a guide to technical terms
Summary
This revised edition offers concise definitions of many elements of illuminated manuscripts, demystifying the techniques, processes, materials, terminology, and styles used in the making of these precious books. It is beautifully illustrated with images of important manuscript illuminations from the collection of the J. Paul Getty Museum and beyond--Provided by publisher
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