The Roman Vergil and the Origins of Medieval Book Design
| Author | : David Herndon Wright |
| Publisher | : University of Toronto Press |
| Total Pages | : 84 |
| Release | : 2001-01-01 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780802048196 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0802048196 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (196 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Roman Vergil and the Origins of Medieval Book Design by : David Herndon Wright
Download or read book The Roman Vergil and the Origins of Medieval Book Design written by David Herndon Wright and published by University of Toronto Press. This book was released on 2001-01-01 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 5th century AD Roman Vergil is one of the most precious manuscripts in the Vatican Library. Wright presents a wide-ranging discussion of the influence of the manuscript on the history and development of medieval manuscript art and of book design.
