Mediaeval Book of Hours by Millard Meiss
The victory of Charles V (1364-1380) against the English, and against his own feudal nobility, marked the beginning of a splendid period in the history of book illumination. During the late fourteenth and early fifteenth century, magnificent manuscripts were to emerge from scriptoria all over Europe, and especially in France, to the extent that this period is often referred to as a 'Golden Age of Illumination'. Among the volumes which were to set a standard for fine illumination were those that emerged through the patronage of Charles' brother, Jean, Duke of Berry, whose interest in fine books earned him the title of 'prince of mediaeval bibliophiles'. Pages from the jewel of his collection, Les Tres Riches Heures are reproduced here in all their glorious colour and rich detail.| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780807614044 |
| ISBN 10 | 0807614041 |
| Title | Mediaeval Book of Hours |
| Author | Millard Meiss |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | George Braziller Inc |
| Year published | 1999-01-01 |
| Number of pages | 32 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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