History of the Book

Day 15


When considering Medieval books, please understand the following words:

Carolingian Renaisance
Charlemagne
Godescalc Gospels
Urtecht Psalter
Vivian Bible
Gospel of Otto III
Ottonian (960-1060)
Romanesque
vertical scrolls
grotesques/drolleries
historiated initials
illuminator
grisaille
bas de page
Grandes Riches Heures of the Duc du Berry
Limbourg Brothers
Jean Fouquet
 
 

Images related to early European/Medieval books:

Charlemagne was important to books: Carolingian miniscule, Godescalc Bible, Vienna Coronation Bible
The Utrecht Psalter shows hellenized roots and uncial writing
The Vivian Bible of 846
Note the patterns on the 9thc Tours Bible
Ottonian style is more Byzantine: Gospel Book of Otto III, illustration of scribes and opulent cover
Gothic Style will be evident in many Books of Hours
 
 

 

 

 



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