The Portrait Miniature in England

Katherine Coombs - FIRST EDITION

ISBN 10: 1851772073 / ISBN 13: 9781851772070

Verlag: V & A Publications, 1998

Beschreibung

Anyone interested in this supreme art form will want this enchanting and yet scholarly book. Stunning work, beautifully shown, and with an affectionate text that is not the usual dry recitation of familiar facts. Clean and tight, possibly unread, this is a perfect first printing. Language: eng Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers ABE-14983889427

Bibliografische Details

Titel: The Portrait Miniature in England

Verlag: V & A Publications

Erscheinungsdatum: 1998

Einband: Soft cover

Zustand: Fine

Auflage: 1st Edition.

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Inhaltsangabe:

V & A Publications, London, 1998. 128 S. mit zahlreichen Abb., kart., quart - Text englisch / sehr gutes Exemplar -

Reseña del editor:

A fascinating account of the development of English miniature painting featuring masterpieces from the V&A's collection, which contains some of the finest examples in existence. A unique art form with its own demanding techniques, highly skilled painters and intriguing social history, the portrait miniature flourished in Britain for nearly 400 years. This highly readable yet authoritative account examines in detail how these delicate works of art were created. The book also looks into the world of the miniaturists themselves, tracing close family ties and the passing on of traditions and techniques, as well as tackling issues surrounding the place of the miniature in contemporary perceptions of art history.