Palæography by Bernard Quaritch
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"Palæography" by Bernard Quaritch is a scholarly work focused on the history of writing and the medieval art of illumination, written in the late 19th century. This treatise extends from a lecture delivered by Quaritch, utilizing his experiences in the manuscript market to explore the intricacies of manuscripts from various time periods, particularly before the advent of printing. The work aims to provide readers with a foundational understanding of palæography, summarizing key
historical developments and methods of manuscript production. The opening of this text sets the scene by emphasizing the vast yet scattered nature of pre-printing books, acknowledging the author's own qualifications and experiences as a manuscript buyer. Quaritch outlines the framework of the study as a series of cursory remarks on medieval calligraphy and ornamental practices, beginning with the origins of writing itself. He provides insight into the various ancient modes of writing, materials used, and the evolution of different scripts across cultures, illustrating how the art of writing has evolved over millennia, laying the groundwork for a deeper exploration of palæography that follows. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Quaritch, Bernard, 1819-1899 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 05027201 |
| Title |
Palæography Notes upon the History of Writing and the Medieval Art of Illumination |
| Alternate Title |
Palaeography Notes upon the History of Writing and the Medieval Art of Illumination |
| Credits |
Produced by Chris Curnow, Keith Edkins and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 52.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | Z: Bibliography, Library science |
| Subject | Illumination of books and manuscripts |
| Subject | Paleography |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 45170 |
| Release Date | Mar 18, 2014 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 426 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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