Colour: The Art and Science of Illuminated Manuscripts

by Stella Panayotova

Book Overview

Of all the early medieval and Renaissance arts--from sculptures, ivories, frescoes, stained glass to easel and wall paintings--it is manuscript illumination, protected between its pages, that has been able to preserve the best evidence for experiencing the dazzling effects that the gold, silver and original glowing colours these objects would have had on earlier spectators. The focus therefore of this exciting and innovative exhibition is on COLOUR:...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1909400572
• ISBN13: 9781909400573
• Release Date: June 2016
• Publisher: Harvey Miller
• Length: 420 Pages
• Weight: 3.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 8.9" x 10.9"