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The Holkham Bible picture book : a facsimile
Title
The Holkham Bible picture book : a facsimile / commentary by Michelle P. Brown.
ISBN
9780712309905
071230990X
Published
London : British Library, 2007.
Physical Description
90 p., [92] p. of plates : col. facsims. ; 30 cm.
Notes
The facsimile ([92] p. of plates) is reproduced from the 14th century Anglo-Norman ms. in the British Library (Ms. Additional 47682).
A transcription of the manuscript's Anglo-Norman text, with parallel English translation, is printed on p. 30-88; preliminary material and commentary in English.
Variant and related titles
Holkham Bible
Format
Books
Language
English; Romance (Other)
Added to Catalog
February 22, 2011
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (p. [89]-90).
Contents
The historical context. Style and painting technique ; Artist as initiator: the making and use of the Holkham Bible picture book ; The wider artistic context: pictorial narrative in early Renaissance Italy and the fise of 'the artist' ; The Bible in pictures ; The Dominican connection
Conclusion: The London context for production and use.
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British Library. Manuscript. Additional 47682.
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