Early Drawings And Illuminations An Introduction To The Study Of Illustrated Manuscripts, With A Dictionary Of Subjects In The British Museum (1879)

Early Drawings and Illuminations: An Introduction to the Study of Illustrated Manuscripts, with a Dictionary of Subjects in the British Museum (1879) is a book written by Walter De Gray Birch. The book is an introduction to the study of illustrated manuscripts, and it includes a dictionary of subjects found in the British Museum. The book contains information on the history of illuminated manuscripts, including their production, decoration, and use. It also includes descriptions of the materials and techniques used in creating illuminated manuscripts.The book features illustrations of illuminated manuscripts from the British Museum, along with descriptions of the subjects depicted in these manuscripts. The dictionary of subjects included in the book provides a comprehensive guide to the themes and motifs found in illuminated manuscripts, including religious and secular subjects.Early Drawings and Illuminations is a valuable resource for scholars, students, and enthusiasts of illuminated manuscripts. It provides a detailed overview of the history and production of these important works of art, as well as a comprehensive guide to the subjects depicted in them. The book is written in a clear and accessible style, making it easy to understand for readers of all levels of expertise.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.