Historical Introduction To The Collection Of Illuminated Letters And Borders In The National Art Library, Victoria And Albert Museum (1901)

""Historical Introduction To The Collection Of Illuminated Letters And Borders In The National Art Library, Victoria And Albert Museum"" is a book written by John William Bradley and published in 1901. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the illuminated letters and borders collection in the National Art Library at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. The book begins with an introduction to the history of illuminated manuscripts, tracing their origins from the early Christian period to the Renaissance. The author then goes on to describe the techniques used in creating illuminated letters and borders, including the use of gold leaf, pigments, and parchment. The book also features detailed descriptions of some of the most notable manuscripts in the collection, including works from the medieval period such as the Lindisfarne Gospels and the Book of Kells. The author also discusses the influence of illuminated manuscripts on other art forms, such as bookbinding and stained glass. Overall, ""Historical Introduction To The Collection Of Illuminated Letters And Borders In The National Art Library, Victoria And Albert Museum"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of illuminated manuscripts and the techniques used to create them. It provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of medieval art and the enduring beauty of these intricate and colorful works of art.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.