Italian Renaissance illuminations
Alexander, J J G
Italian Renaissance illuminations / J J G Alexander - London : Chatto & Windus , 1977 - 118 p. : illus. ; 28 cm
The ancient art of book illumination was transformed by the intellectual, spiritual and artistic rebirth of Europe and by the revival of classical influence in Italy which occurred in the early part of the fifteenth century. The author has selected the masterpieces of Renaissance illuminaion and has provided the introduction and commentaries on the individual fikuis reproduced in this book.
English
0701122706
Illumination of books and manuscripts, Renaissance---Italy
745.6 ALE
Italian Renaissance illuminations / J J G Alexander - London : Chatto & Windus , 1977 - 118 p. : illus. ; 28 cm
The ancient art of book illumination was transformed by the intellectual, spiritual and artistic rebirth of Europe and by the revival of classical influence in Italy which occurred in the early part of the fifteenth century. The author has selected the masterpieces of Renaissance illuminaion and has provided the introduction and commentaries on the individual fikuis reproduced in this book.
English
0701122706
Illumination of books and manuscripts, Renaissance---Italy
745.6 ALE