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Title: Some Notes on Early Woodcut Books, with a Chapter on Illuminated Manuscripts
Note: Reading ease score: 57.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits: E-text prepared by Chris Curnow and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http: //www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https: //archive.org)
Summary: "Some Notes on Early Woodcut Books, with a Chapter on Illuminated Manuscripts" by William Morris is a scholarly publication focused on the artistic qualities and historical significance of woodcut books produced in the late Middle Ages, specifically during the 15th century. The book examines the craftsmanship of early printing techniques, illuminating both the aesthetic and narrative elements of these works, which served as significant art forms of their time. Morris's analysis encompasses the development of these books and their ornamental designs, with a particular emphasis on the Ulm and Augsburg printing schools. In this detailed exploration, Morris provides a comprehensive overview of various notable woodcut books, discussing specific titles and their illustrators, such as the works of Gunther Zainer and John Zainer. He highlights the artistic characteristics of these books, noting their intricate designs and the interplay of text and ornamentation. Morris addresses how woodcut illustrations combined storytelling with decoration, revealing the cultural and artistic contexts of the period. The book serves as both an appreciation of this early form of printmaking and a critical examination of its impact on literature and art, ultimately illustrating how these creations reflect the values and aesthetics of medieval society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Morris, William, 1834-1896
EBook No.: 46241
Published: Jul 10, 2014
Downloads: 93
Language: English
Subject: Illumination of books and manuscripts
Subject: Printing -- History
Subject: Illustrated books
LoCC: Bibliography, Library science
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Some Notes on Early Woodcut Books, with a Chapter on Illuminated Manuscripts
Note: Reading ease score: 57.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits: E-text prepared by Chris Curnow and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http: //www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https: //archive.org)
Summary: "Some Notes on Early Woodcut Books, with a Chapter on Illuminated Manuscripts" by William Morris is a scholarly publication focused on the artistic qualities and historical significance of woodcut books produced in the late Middle Ages, specifically during the 15th century. The book examines the craftsmanship of early printing techniques, illuminating both the aesthetic and narrative elements of these works, which served as significant art forms of their time. Morris's analysis encompasses the development of these books and their ornamental designs, with a particular emphasis on the Ulm and Augsburg printing schools. In this detailed exploration, Morris provides a comprehensive overview of various notable woodcut books, discussing specific titles and their illustrators, such as the works of Gunther Zainer and John Zainer. He highlights the artistic characteristics of these books, noting their intricate designs and the interplay of text and ornamentation. Morris addresses how woodcut illustrations combined storytelling with decoration, revealing the cultural and artistic contexts of the period. The book serves as both an appreciation of this early form of printmaking and a critical examination of its impact on literature and art, ultimately illustrating how these creations reflect the values and aesthetics of medieval society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Morris, William, 1834-1896
EBook No.: 46241
Published: Jul 10, 2014
Downloads: 93
Language: English
Subject: Illumination of books and manuscripts
Subject: Printing -- History
Subject: Illustrated books
LoCC: Bibliography, Library science
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.