A world inscribed
This concise history of the illuminated manuscript and monastery libraries depicts the workings of a scriptorium and the arduous art of copying and illustrating/gilding medieval and Renaissance literature. The everyday lives of the writers, scribes, and illustrators are revealed and honor is paid to...
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| Format: | Video |
| Language: | English |
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Princeton, N.J. :
Films for the Humanities & Sciences,
©2004.
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| Summary: | This concise history of the illuminated manuscript and monastery libraries depicts the workings of a scriptorium and the arduous art of copying and illustrating/gilding medieval and Renaissance literature. The everyday lives of the writers, scribes, and illustrators are revealed and honor is paid to the best known.--From publisher's description. |
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| Item Description: | Originally produced in 1996. |
| Physical Description: | 1 videodisc (24 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Format: | DVD video format. |
| Production Credits: | Cinematographer, Caitlin Manning ; camera, Thomas Arndt ; calligrapher/illuminator, Bill Davidson ; editor, Kathleen McDonough ; music, Bill Doggett. |