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The Art Of The Illustrated Book (Victoria And Albert Museum)
The Art Of The Illustrated Book (Victoria And Albert Museum)
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Binding: Hardcover
Description: The story of the illustrated book from the earliest printed books to the present day told through the collections of the V& A's National Art Library. This is the story of the illustrated book from the earliest printed examples to the present day told through the collections of the National Art Library at the Victoria and Albert Museum London a library that was created to bring together examples of superlative book - making on almost every subject. Gathered here are some of the most influential compelling and striking examples of the illustrated book arranged thematically in chapters devoted to subjects such as art literature religion architecture natural history fashion and shopping. Brimming with innovative and beautiful examples ranging from well - known titles such as Owen Jones's Grammar of Ornament and James Audubon's Birds of America to other wonderful but less familiar publications this collection offers a fascinating overview of some of the finest illustrated books ever created demonstrating their enduring appeal.
Title: The Art Of The Illustrated Book (Victoria And Albert Museum)
Brand: Thames & Hudson Ltd
Barcode: 9780500480694
Pages: 288 Pages, 571 Illustrations, Color
Publication Date: 12/6/2022
Category: Illustration
Description: The story of the illustrated book from the earliest printed books to the present day told through the collections of the V& A's National Art Library. This is the story of the illustrated book from the earliest printed examples to the present day told through the collections of the National Art Library at the Victoria and Albert Museum London a library that was created to bring together examples of superlative book - making on almost every subject. Gathered here are some of the most influential compelling and striking examples of the illustrated book arranged thematically in chapters devoted to subjects such as art literature religion architecture natural history fashion and shopping. Brimming with innovative and beautiful examples ranging from well - known titles such as Owen Jones's Grammar of Ornament and James Audubon's Birds of America to other wonderful but less familiar publications this collection offers a fascinating overview of some of the finest illustrated books ever created demonstrating their enduring appeal.
Title: The Art Of The Illustrated Book (Victoria And Albert Museum)
Brand: Thames & Hudson Ltd
Barcode: 9780500480694
Pages: 288 Pages, 571 Illustrations, Color
Publication Date: 12/6/2022
Category: Illustration