The History, Art And Paleography Of The Manuscript Styled The Utrecht Psalter (1876) - Walter de Gray Birch - Bog

The book titled ""The History, Art And Paleography Of The Manuscript Styled The Utrecht Psalter"" was written by Walter De Gray Birch and published in 1876. The book is a comprehensive study of the Utrecht Psalter, a medieval illuminated manuscript that contains a collection of psalms. The book covers the history of the manuscript, including its creation in the 9th century, its ownership and use by various individuals and institutions throughout history, and its eventual acquisition by the Utrecht University Library in the 17th century. The book also explores the art and paleography of the manuscript, including the illustrations and calligraphy used in its creation. Birch provides detailed analysis of the artwork, discussing the style, symbolism, and techniques used by the manuscript's creators. Overall, ""The History, Art And Paleography Of The Manuscript Styled The Utrecht Psalter"" is a valuable resource for scholars and enthusiasts of medieval manuscripts, offering a thorough and insightful examination of one of the most important and beautiful examples of medieval book art.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.