Straight from the artistic heritage of the Middle Ages, museum-quality illustrations fill this treasury. Gathered from rare sources, intricate and colorful designs stand alongside fascinating line art and stoic figure drawings. Breathtaking reproductions found on medieval frescoes, mosaics, metalwork, and carvings are a genuine inspiration for any project. 263 full-color and 26 black-and-white images. Dover Original.
Here's a sample of other books in this Dover category
Celtic Design by Dover Superb collection of more than 200 authentic color and black-and-white Celtic designs from rare 7th- and 8th-century manuscripts: Gospel figures, beasts, lettering, knot work, and interlaced designs.
Chinese Design by Dover Striking compendium culled directly from rare sources: animals, birds, fish, abstracts, patterns — 200 in both full-color and black-and-white — in a remarkable diversity of styles, elegantly simple to intricately complex.
Japanese Design by Dover Superb collection of authentic Japanese art and design reproduced directly from rare and costly sources includes birds, florals, animals, fish, crests, geometric designs, and patterns. Over 260 color and black-and-white illustrations.
The Art of Illumination by Alan Weller Drawn from a variety of sacred sources, this collection presents a dazzling panoply of religious art. Pages from medieval illuminated manuscripts include timeless selections from Jewish, Christian, and Islamic literature.
Costume and Fashion by Alan Weller From Native American rituals to the court of Versailles, this fashion archive presents finery from around the world. Focusing chiefly on Western styles, it spans centuries of attire from every walk of life.
Angels by Alan Weller Artists, designers, and their audiences share an endless fascination with angels and celestial imagery. This heavenly collection encompasses both famous and lesser-known works of art from an impressive variety of eras and cultures.
922 Decorative Vector Ornaments CD-ROM and Book by Carol Belanger Grafton This collection features 922 versatile Vector-based borders, cartouches, scrolls, and spot illustrations, derived from many sources, including Greek vases, Byzantine mosaics, German wood carvings and ironwork, and Persian tiles.
Christian Art and Imagery by Alan Weller From the greatest works of Eastern and Western art comes this breathtaking collection. Its 200 color and 13 black-and-white illustrations include paintings by Raphael and Van Eyck, plus mosaic and stained glass imagery.
120 Great Paintings from Medieval Illuminated Books Platinum DVD and Book by Carol Belanger Grafton Drawn from manuscripts dating back to the 8th century, these medieval images range from biblical scenes and mythical beasts to knights in armor. Each painting can be printed at poster size and you can play a slideshow of the images on your TV or computer.
Treasury of Medieval Illustrations by Paul Lacroix, Carol Belanger Grafton The realms and reveries of the Middle Ages unfold in more than 750 black-and-white illustrations. Includes magnificent renderings of warriors, scholars, musicians, architecture, business and recreation, mythical legends, and more.
Gothic Architecture: 158 Plates from the Brandons' Treatise, 1847 by Raphael Brandon, J. Arthur Brandon In a rich retrospective of ecclesiastical architecture, the intricate geometry of classic Gothic design is revealed in 158 expert illustrations: windows, moldings, doorways, arches, roofs, porches, panels, hinges, and more.
Renaissance Design by Dover This handsome design anthology displays the extraordinary richness and diversity that made the Renaissance a high point in Western art and culture. Includes patterns, borders, motifs, and details from paintings.
Medieval Life and People CD-ROM and Book by Paul Lacroix, Carol Belanger Grafton A panorama of medieval life, this compilation of 283 black-and-white illustrations offers lively, authentic renderings of the costumes, celebrations, ceremonies, and pastimes of nobles, knights, serfs, and beggars.
