Time Sanctified: The Book of Hours in Medieval Art and Life
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| Rating | : | 4.80 (672 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0807611891 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 230 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 0000-00-00 |
| Language | : | English |
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About the Author Roger S. Wieck is curator of Medieval and Renaissance Manuscripts at the Pierpont Morgan Library, New York
Wieck is curator of Medieval and Renaissance Manuscripts at the Pierpont Morgan Library, New York . Roger S
"Time Sanctified" according to Dr Jones. This book arrived in excellent condition and is invaluable as a scholarly text to any student, postgrad or full-time researcher working in this field, although anyone who is interested in the intricacies and wonders of medeival Books of Hours should obtain a copy of this seminal book.. "Excellent, readable presentation" according to kbo. Fascinating, accessible information on illuminated manuscripts.. A Milestone It seems today that everyone is writing about Books of Hours. The lush painting and rich ornamentation make these small manuscripts veritable jewels for owners, collectors, historians, and viewers alike. Oddly though, up to the appearance of this book, the subject as a whole had never been treated in a comprehensive way. This book examines the subject using multiple examples from American museums and does not go for the big-name Berry, Bedford, or Royal French i
Within the pages of these hand-painted treasures, medieval civilisation flourished. The illuminated manuscript was the primary vehicle of learning, religion, and art during the Middle Ages and Renaissance. The most highly skilled calligraphers and painters were commissioned to execute the finest decoration with the most luxurious materials, such as gold, silver, and lapis lazuli. J. M. Delaisse, it was the "best seller" of its time - the most frequently commissioned book by both the aristocracy and the middle classes. Of all the illuminated manuscripts from this period, the Book of Hours was, by far, the most popular and among the most exquisitely made. In the words of scholar L. The images are assembled from the Walters Collection, which contains one of the finest and largest collections of Books of Hours in the world.. An understanding of the contents in the Book of Hours, both textually and pictorially, is essential to our understanding of not only late medieval piety, but of late medieval social life as well. A prayer book for the laity, the Book of Hours contains, at its heart, a series of prayers devoted to the Virgin Mary, which were meant to be recited at seven canonical times (or hours) during the day. A selection of these splendid pages is presented in Time Sanctified, along with a detailed discussion of their importance and their contents. The contributions of four authorities on Bo