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Pen and Parchment: Drawing in the Middle Ages
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By Melanie Holcomb, et al.This fascinating volume is the first book to examine and celebrate the achievements of medieval draftsmen in depth. It reproduces rarely seen leaves from forty-nine manuscripts dating from the 9th to the early 14th century. In the accompanying texts, Melanie Holcomb and other experts in the field consider the techniques, uses, and aesthetics of medieval drawings, casting light on their critical role in the intellectual life of the Middle Ages.
The catalogue is made possible in part by The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.
- 200 pages
- 157 illustrations (138 in full color)
- Hardcover
DESCRIPTION
By Melanie Holcomb, et al.This fascinating volume is the first book to examine and celebrate the achievements of medieval draftsmen in depth. It reproduces rarely seen leaves from forty-nine manuscripts dating from the 9th to the early 14th century. In the accompanying texts, Melanie Holcomb and other experts in the field consider the techniques, uses, and aesthetics of medieval drawings, casting light on their critical role in the intellectual life of the Middle Ages.
The catalogue is made possible in part by The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.
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