Isbn: 9780847875979 - the tres riches heures of jean, duke of berry: the masterpiece of medieval illumination (24 Ergebnisse)

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Hardcover. Zustand: new. Hardcover. A splendid new reproduction of the most luxurious and most famous example of medieval illumination.Commissioned by Jean, Duke of Berry, in the early years of the fifteenth century, this devotional volume is among the greatest books of hours ever producedand certainly the most important manuscript to survive the Middle Ages. Exuberant, detailed, and impossibly lavish, it encapsulates the most exquisite medieval calendar, which has become famous in its own right as a crown jewel of medieval art.Painstakingly made by hand on 206 sheets of the finest calfskin by three Flemish artiststhe Limbourg brothers Paul, Johan, and Hermanthis book of hours is unrivaled as a monument to the art of making books prior to the printing press. The keen interest in the natural world and the naturalistic means of representing it in the striking illuminations foreshadow the work of the Dutch and Flemish Renaissance. Recently restored at the Louvres state-of-the-art facilities, the manuscript was explored in depth using the best imaging techniques and allowing hundreds of details to be analyzed. This volume is based on the finest reproductions possible, along with expert text that provides an entirely new and profound understanding of the artists methods and their sublime illuminations. A splendid new reproduction of the most luxurious and most famous example of medieval illumination. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…