Illuminated Manuscripts: Tristan And Isolde
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: Gabriel Bise, Dagmar Thoss
Binding: Hardback
Published: Miller Graphics, 1978
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Dust jacket has some light tanning to edges
This volume presents a captivating examination of the visual artistry and narrative traditions surrounding the enduring legend of Tristan and Isolde. It chronicles the intricate details and symbolic representations found within various illuminated manuscripts that depict this classic tale of love and betrayal. The work uncovers the historical and artistic contexts in which these masterpieces were created, illustrating the evolution of the legend through visual storytelling. It argues for the profound cultural significance of these visual interpretations, demonstrating how they shaped and preserved the narrative for centuries. This scholarly work offers an unparalleled look into the intersection of art, literature, and medieval craftsmanship.
Author: Gabriel Bise, Dagmar Thoss
Binding: Hardback
Published: Miller Graphics, 1978
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Dust jacket has some light tanning to edges
This volume presents a captivating examination of the visual artistry and narrative traditions surrounding the enduring legend of Tristan and Isolde. It chronicles the intricate details and symbolic representations found within various illuminated manuscripts that depict this classic tale of love and betrayal. The work uncovers the historical and artistic contexts in which these masterpieces were created, illustrating the evolution of the legend through visual storytelling. It argues for the profound cultural significance of these visual interpretations, demonstrating how they shaped and preserved the narrative for centuries. This scholarly work offers an unparalleled look into the intersection of art, literature, and medieval craftsmanship.