Apocalypse illuminated : the visual exegesis of Revelation in medieval illustrated manuscripts /
"Studies the illustration of Revelation in manuscripts from the ninth to the fifteenth century. Examines how twenty-five of the most important illustrated Apocalypses illustrate the biblical text and interpret it for diverse audiences"--
| Main Authors: | , |
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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University Park, Pennsylvania :
The Pennsylvania State University Press,
[2018]
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| Summary: | "Studies the illustration of Revelation in manuscripts from the ninth to the fifteenth century. Examines how twenty-five of the most important illustrated Apocalypses illustrate the biblical text and interpret it for diverse audiences"-- "Studies the illustration of Revelation in manuscripts from the ninth to the fifteenth century. Examines how twenty-five of the most important illustrated Apocalypses illustrate the biblical text and interpret it for diverse audiences"--Provided by publisher |
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| Physical Description: | xiv, 269 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 26 cm xiv, 269 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 27 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 199-253) and indexes Includes bibliographical references (pages [229]-253) and indexes Includes bibliographical references and index |
| ISBN: | 0271078650 9780271078656 |