Two of my prized possessions are a 20th century facsimile of Book of Hours in colours and gold and an 1842 Henry Bohn deluxe edition of 25 copies of Joseph Strutt’s A Complete View of the Dress and Habits of the People of England. You will be transported to medieval Paris and Marguerite’s workshop as you read and gaze at the pictures! This book was inspired by a rare collection of illuminated manuscripts held by the J. This beautifully illustrated book joins Marguerite through each step of her illuminated book’s creation. This book (based in 15th century Paris), is about Marguerite, the young daughter of a manuscript illuminator, who has to help her aging father illuminate a Book of Hours for a very important lady or her father will lose both his commission and his reputation. What is illumination? Why were books illuminated and what types of books were considered worthy of illumination? Who were some of the most famous medieval illuminators?Ī book that I read to my 13-year-old son that I enjoyed was Marguerite Makes a Book by Bruce Robertson and illustrated by Kathryn Hewitt. This book provided the foundation for my first steps into researching medieval illumination for my column. It’s not too long, so it won’t overwhelm you. If you are a beginner to the illuminated manuscript (just like I was), The Illuminated Manuscript by Janet Backhouse is an excellent introduction. 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.
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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 specified times during the day. A selection of these splendid pages is presented in Time Sanctified by Roger Wieck, along with a detailed discussion of their importance and their contents.
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