Les Très riches heures du duc de Berry, présentation Jean Porcher, Les éditions Nomis
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Published by Éditions Nomis in the 1950s, this volume is devoted to The Très Riches Heures of the Duke of Berry, one of the most celebrated illuminated manuscripts in the history of Western art.
Presented by Jean Porcher, a leading specialist in medieval manuscripts, the book contains numerous colour reproductions of the famous miniatures created by the Limbourg Brothers in the early fifteenth century.
Considered a masterpiece of Gothic illumination, The Très Riches Heures offers a remarkable visual record of medieval life, seasonal activities, architecture, costumes and religious culture.
The volume serves as an excellent introduction to one of the greatest treasures of European artistic heritage.
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Publisher's illustrated boards with illustrated dust jacket and flaps. Dust jacket slightly worn. Foxing to the page edges and to approximately ten pages. Very good overall condition. 57 pages.
About the author
Jean Porcher was one of France's foremost scholars of illuminated manuscripts and played a major role in making medieval art accessible to a wider audience.
About the book
The Très Riches Heures is often regarded as the most famous Book of Hours ever created. Its calendar miniatures are among the best-known images of medieval art.
Why this book is unusual
The volume brings readers closer to one of the greatest masterpieces of manuscript illumination, allowing them to appreciate its extraordinary detail and beauty.
Why this book remains relevant today
Its images continue to fascinate modern audiences and provide invaluable insight into medieval society, daily life and artistic achievement.
English Keywords
- Très Riches Heures
- Duke of Berry
- Jean Porcher
- illuminated manuscript
- Limbourg Brothers
- medieval art
- Gothic art
- Book of Hours
- manuscript illumination
- art history
- medieval France
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Published by Éditions Nomis in the 1950s, this volume is devoted to The Très Riches Heures of the Duke of Berry, one of the most celebrated illuminated manuscripts in the history of Western art.
Presented by Jean Porcher, a leading specialist in medieval manuscripts, the book contains numerous colour reproductions of the famous miniatures created by the Limbourg Brothers in the early fifteenth century.
Considered a masterpiece of Gothic illumination, The Très Riches Heures offers a remarkable visual record of medieval life, seasonal activities, architecture, costumes and religious culture.
The volume serves as an excellent introduction to one of the greatest treasures of European artistic heritage.