Horae. The Power of the Image
Books of Hours in Spanish libraries
Books of hours were the most popular prayer books among the laity in the late Middle Ages. They are therefore of great interest for understanding the transition between the medieval world and the birth of the modern world.
Their miniatures also provide a fascinating window into the life of the time, since, in addition to religious scenes, all social classes and human activities, from agricultural work to aristocratic amusements, from children’s games to funerary rites, are depicted in their folios.
They are also, in many cases, remarkable works of art in which the best Gothic and Renaissance artists were involved.
This work includes a selection of the fifty best manuscript books of hours preserved in Spanish libraries and represents a notable contribution to the knowledge of these bibliographical gems.
The repertoire includes a descriptive card for each one, accompanied by an explanatory text, an exhaustive bibliography and a rich repertoire of images.
This book was presented at the National Library of Spain on 22 February 2017. You can watch the event here:
Details
Tech Sheet
DATE:
2017.
LANGUAGE:
Español.
FORMAT:
355 x 250 mm.
PAGES:
520 pages.
ILUMINATION:
More than 400 images.
BINDING:
Hardcover edition.
AUTHORS:
Josefina Planas Badenas, Javier Docampo Capilla.
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