The Isopo Laurenziano

196 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

The Isopo Laurenziano is a book written by Brush, Murray Peabody. It is a comprehensive study of the Isopo Laurenziano, which is an illuminated manuscript of the Isopet, a collection of fables attributed to Aesop. The manuscript was created in Florence, Italy in the 14th century and is now housed in the Biblioteca Laurenziana in Florence.The book provides a detailed analysis of the manuscript's illustrations, text, and historical context. It explores the iconography and symbolism of the images and the ways in which they reflect the cultural and political climate of 14th century Florence. The book also examines the literary and philosophical themes of the fables themselves and their enduring relevance.The Isopo Laurenziano is a valuable resource for scholars of medieval art, literature, and culture, as well as anyone interested in the history of fables and their impact on Western culture. Brush, Murray Peabody's writing is clear and engaging, making this book accessible to a wide range of readers.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.

• Themen: Kunst Themen und Techniken Kunstgeschichte
• ISBN: 9781432687588
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 25.06.2007
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Herausgegeben von: Murray Peabody Brush