Hebrew Manuscripts
Subtitle: The Power of Script and Image
Publisher: British Library
Published: September 15, 2007
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 160
ISBN-13: 9780712349215
Subjects: Religion & Beliefs; Judaism - Sacred Writings; Religion / Judaism / Sacred Writings; Religion; Religion - Judaism
Description: "Highlighting the vibrant interplay between work and image, Tahan traces the development of Sephardi and Ashkenazi scripts, as well as the increased use of images, such as micrographic motifs, created out of minute script. By close analysis of individual folios, Tahan shows how scribes emphasized sacred words and phrases, enhancing and adorning the script. Illustrates with over 145 colour examples - some shown here for the first time - Hewbrew Manuscripts will appeal to all art lovers."--Jacket.