- Hardcover: 64 pages
- Publisher: University of Toronto Press (14 Aug 1999)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0802047432
- ISBN-13: 978-0802047434
- Product Dimensions: 31.9 x 24.2 x 1.2 cm
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 2,484,481 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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The Sherborne Missal is one of the finest examples of early book painting. It was commissioned for the Benedictine Abbey of Sherborne in Dorset by Richard Mitford, Bishop of Salisbury 1396-1407, and Robert Bruyning, Abbot of Sherborne 1385-1415. The scribe was a Benedictine monk named John Whas, and the chief illuminator was John Siferwas, a Dominican friar and a leading artist of the 'International Gothic' period. Siferwas' work is very much in the tradition of English medieval painting, excelling in portraiture and naturalistic representation.In this superbly illustrated study introduction to The Sherborne Missal, Janet Backhouse explores its creation and history and assesses its importance as a masterpiece in the history of English art.
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Janet Backhouse is an internationally respected manuscript expert and former Curator of Illuminated Manuscripts at The British Library.
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Beautifully done!, 31 May 2000
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This review is from: The Sherborne Missal (Hardcover)
This book is a great value for the money, for those who enjoy beautiful illuminations and medieval art. The Sherborne Missal, though not well-known is a wonderful example of late medieval British art. There are many color illustrations included, as well as a description of the missal and its history, and this book is a great value for the price that I am glad I bought.
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The right combination, 17 Sep 2008
By Charles Hefling - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Sherborne Missal (Hardcover)
A superb book.
There is no one better qualified than Janet Backhouse to discuss any illuminated manuscript from the middle ages. There is no illuminated manuscript from the middle ages more splendid than the Sherborne Missal. Put the two together, and the only conceivable way the result could be improved would be to have all the illustrations in color.
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Scribal Arts, 21 May 2008
By Richard Mowbray "Syrazure" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Sherborne Missal (Hardcover)
A wonderful collection or art and writing. A great addition to my research library. Such a unique style, too.
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