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The Book of Bibles, published by Taschen editions, offers an immersion into fifty of the most remarkable medieval biblical manuscripts preserved to this day. Created in collaboration with the Austrian National Library, the work highlights pieces of great historical and artistic richness. Each manuscript showcases illumination, calligraphy, and layout work revealing the importance given to the sacred text over the centuries.
A journey through the Middle Ages
The book spans the entire Middle Ages and shows how the biblical text evolved according to political, cultural, and spiritual contexts. Stylistic variations, iconographic choices, and technical innovations reflect the transformations of a long and complex era. Through these manuscripts, the reader discovers the diversity of European scriptural traditions.
A richly illustrated edition
Thanks to high-quality reproductions, this volume offers privileged access to rarely seen works. The details of the illuminations, the fineness of the gilding, and the precision of the initials appear clearly, allowing appreciation of the artistic dimension as well as the religious significance of these manuscripts. A carefully crafted edition, intended for lovers of history, sacred art, and written heritage.
