Medieval Calendars by Teresa Perez-Higuera

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Medieval Calendars by Teresa Perez-Higuera

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Summary

To measure time and the passing of the seasons has always been a human occupation; equally, the reading of significance into various times and seasons has been a preoccupation. This book provides an insight into the illuminated manuscripts of the Middle Ages which showed the passing of time.

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Medieval Calendars by Teresa Perez-Higuera

A beautiful, comprehensive look at the art of the middle ages, in an accessible, gift book format. To measure time and the passing of the seasins has always been 1 of man's occupations. Equally, to read significance into various times and seasons, to see the future in the past, has been a preoccupation since man could count. From the early middle ages, illuminated manuscripts showed the passing of time - for the nobles, for the peasantry - and they interpreted how this might augur for the future. In this highly illustrated book, a scholarly text and an accessible layout combine to produce an insight into a period and an art that are tii often overlooked.

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ISBN 13 9780297823704
ISBN 10 0297823701
Title Medieval Calendars
Author Teresa Perez-Higuera
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Orion Publishing Co
Year published 1999-03-11
Number of pages 272
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.