On Divers Arts
| Author | : Theophilus (Presbyter.) |
| Publisher | : Courier Corporation |
| Total Pages | : 276 |
| Release | : 1979-01-01 |
| ISBN-10 | : 0486237842 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9780486237848 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (42 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis On Divers Arts by : Theophilus (Presbyter.)
Download or read book On Divers Arts written by Theophilus (Presbyter.) and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 1979-01-01 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First printed in the 12th century, here is the earliest treatise on the arts written by a practicing artist. Offering an essential understanding of pre-Renaissance art and technology, the Benedictine author details pigments, glass blowing, stained glass, gold and silver work, and more — information of great importance to craftsmen and historians of art and science. Includes 34 illustrations.
