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Codices illustres : the world's most famous illuminated manuscripts, 400 to 1600
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Codices illustres : the world's most famous illuminated manuscripts, 400 to 1600

by Ingo Walther, Norbert Wolf

This survey examines illuminated codices spanning twelve centuries, primarily focusing on European traditions alongside examples from Persia, Turkey, India, and South America. It explores the historical development and artistic styles of global manuscript illumination.

Accession 14446 ISBN 9783836572613 Publisher Taschen
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