Illuminated Books of the Middle Ages

First edition. An authoritative introduction to medieval Christian illuminated manuscripts. Using examples from such masterpieces as the Book of Durrow, the Windmill Psalter, the Lindisfarne Gospel and the Book of Kells, the author traces the evolution of manuscript illumination throughout Europe. Lavishly illustrated, with 48 pages in full color. Appendices, chapter notes, selected bibliography, index. 341 pages, in addition to 48 pages of color plates. cloth, dust jacket.. 4to..