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Imperial Splendor: The Art of the Book in the Holy Roman Empire, 800-1500 Hardcover – November 23, 2021

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Focusing on production and patronage, this new volume features over 150 images of magnificently illustrated books and precious bindings, drawn largely from North American collections. The book’s three sections are arranged chronologically, yet in each case with a different thematic focus. Opening with a look at the precedents set by the Carolingian forerunners of the Empire, the first section considers deluxe imperial manuscripts associated with the Ottonian emperors. The second section examines the role of imperial monasteries in the production of manuscripts, considering in particular the patronage of aristocratic elites. The final section offers a tour of imperial cities in the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries, from Vienna and Prague to Augsburg and Nuremberg. This final stop considers the impact of Albrecht Dürer and humanism on the arts of the book. The volume features a glossary, indexes, and maps showing the shifting borders of the Empire over 700 years.
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    216 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    GILES
  4. Publication date
    November 23, 2021
  5. Dimensions
    9.25 x 1 x 11.5 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1911282867
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1911282860
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"It is a densely and richly illustrated narrative." "This well-produced book will become a useful resource."—William J. Diebold, The Burlington Magazine

"Joins the authors’ meticulous historical analysis with more than 150 lush, full-color illustrations of these magnificent books and their elaborate bindings."—Lauren Moya Ford, Hyperallergic

"Expertly combines cogent, insightful text with superlative illustrations."—Ed Voves, Art Eyewitness

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Jeffrey F. Hamburger is Kuno Francke Professor of German Art & Culture at Harvard University. Joshua O’Driscoll is assistant curator in the department of Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts at The Morgan Library & Museum, New York.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ GILES (November 23, 2021)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 216 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1911282867
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1911282860
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3.2 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.25 x 1 x 11.5 inches
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    4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars 23 ratings

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5.0 out of 5 stars A beautiful book for those interested in ecclesiastical art
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This is not a greatly studied period, but is a good accompaniment to the exhibition. I think it is a book that will definitely appeal to those interested in medieval Western ecclesiastical art. Probably not a general audience book, but well done and chapters well organized.
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5.0 out of 5 stars great coverage of the era
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enjoyable book
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Damien Ward
5.0 out of 5 stars Gorgeous book
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Beautiful and lavishly illustrated book, though very light on illustrations of the famous jeweled 'treasure bindings'
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