Bibliograph

Royal manuscripts, the genius of illumination, Scot McKendrick, John Lowden and Kathleen Doyle ; with Joanna Froska and Deirdre Jackson

Type

Label

Royal manuscripts, the genius of illumination, Scot McKendrick, John Lowden and Kathleen Doyle ; with Joanna Froska and Deirdre Jackson

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 431-440) and indexes

Illustrations

illustrationsfacsimiles

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Royal manuscripts

Nature of contents

bibliographycatalogs

Oclc number

760290672

Responsibility statement

Scot McKendrick, John Lowden and Kathleen Doyle ; with Joanna Froska and Deirdre Jackson

Sub title

the genius of illumination

Summary

Illuminated manuscripts collected by the kings and queens of England from the 9th to the 16th century form the heart of a unique and visually stunning collection held by the British Library. A key figure in the formation of the collection is King Edward IV (1461-1483), who commissioned luxury manuscripts decorated with his arms. Subsequent monarchs added to this library, which was given to the nation by George II in 1757. Over 150 examples from this exceptional collection are presented in this catalogue, which accompanies a major British Library exhibition of the same name. These manuscripts contain paintings produced by some of the finest artists of the Middle Ages and together provide the most vivid surviving source for understanding royal identity, moral and religious beliefs, learning, faith and international politics

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