Palæography (eBook)

Notes upon the History of Writing and the Medieval Art of Illumination

Bernard Quaritch (Autor)

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2019
2504 Seiten
Good Press (Verlag)
406-406613905-6 (EAN)

Infos

Bernard Quaritch's book 'Palæography' is a meticulous and informative exploration of the history and development of handwriting and scripts throughout the ages. Focusing on the study of ancient manuscripts and documents, Quaritch delves into the evolution of writing styles, from ancient civilizations to the Middle Ages and beyond. His detailed analysis of palaeographic techniques and typology provides readers with a deeper understanding of the context in which these texts were produced, shedding light on the social and cultural influences that shaped them. Quaritch's scholarly approach and attention to detail make this book an invaluable resource for students and researchers in the field of manuscript studies. With a keen eye for detail and a passion for the subject matter, Bernard Quaritch delivers a comprehensive and engaging study of palaeography that is sure to captivate readers interested in the history of writing and textual transmission.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 20.12.2019
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► Vor- und Frühgeschichte / Antike
• Schlagworte: Book History • Books General • Calligraphy • historical documents • Literary Manuscripts • manuscript analysis • Manuscripts • Medieval Literature • Paleography • paleography techniques • Scribes • Writing • Writing Styles