Books Of Hours

Books Of Hours

$35.00 AUD

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Condition: SECONDHAND

This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.

Author: John Harthan
Binding: Hardback
Published: Thames & Hudson London, 1977

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings

This scholarly work Books Of Hours presents a comprehensive study of the illuminated manuscripts that served as personal prayer books during the Middle Ages. It meticulously details the artistic evolution, liturgical significance, and cultural impact of these exquisite devotional objects. The author uncovers the intricate craftsmanship and symbolic imagery found within these historical treasures, illustrating their role in medieval piety and daily life. Readers will gain a profound understanding of the artistry and spiritual depth embedded in these unique artifacts, making it an essential resource for art historians and enthusiasts of medieval studies.

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Description

Author: John Harthan
Binding: Hardback
Published: Thames & Hudson London, 1977

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings

This scholarly work Books Of Hours presents a comprehensive study of the illuminated manuscripts that served as personal prayer books during the Middle Ages. It meticulously details the artistic evolution, liturgical significance, and cultural impact of these exquisite devotional objects. The author uncovers the intricate craftsmanship and symbolic imagery found within these historical treasures, illustrating their role in medieval piety and daily life. Readers will gain a profound understanding of the artistry and spiritual depth embedded in these unique artifacts, making it an essential resource for art historians and enthusiasts of medieval studies.