Treasury of Medieval Illustrations
Download or Read eBook Treasury of Medieval Illustrations PDF written by Paul Lacroix and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2013-01-18 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
| Author | : Paul Lacroix |
| Publisher | : Courier Corporation |
| Total Pages | : 130 |
| Release | : 2013-01-18 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780486146874 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0486146871 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (74 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Treasury of Medieval Illustrations by : Paul Lacroix
Book excerpt: A Rich Archive of Medieval Vignettes From Authentic Pages of History In this artful look back at the fascinating facets of medieval society, the realms and reveries of the Middle Ages unfold in more than 750 black-and-white illustrations. Crisp depictions of battling warriors, everyday business and industry, architectural motifs, religious and secular celebrations, calligraphy, beasts of myth and legend, and other elements of daily medieval life and beliefs abound. Masterfully reproduced from rare sources, these genuine images were created by artists throughout medieval Europe. Ideal for use in a broad spectrum of graphic and craft projects, this treasury of illustrations will also delight students and enthusiasts of history.
