The Visconti Hours
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| Rating | : | 4.49 (975 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0807613592 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 372 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 0000-00-00 |
| Language | : | English |
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padre viejo said not size I wanted. beautiful book but I wanted a "pocket" size and one that I could actually use, so did not meet my expectations. Unbelievably Rich R. Folk The Visconti Hours is easily the most richly decorated and most eye-popping manuscript that I have ever seen. As a chapter in art history, it is unique as well. The Visconti family had strong connections with the French court, and that definitely shows itself in the art here, especially in the "gold maple" design of 79 verso and 80 recto, for example. It is also among the most unique in terms of pallete - neon greens and magentas next to deep blues and shining gold on some. Breathtakingly, Heartstoppingly Beautiful Sophie's Mystery The first time I spied the Visconti Hours, my heart skipped a beat, and my breath was caught in my throat at the sheer splendor of the art - brilliant, burnished gold glimmering like the sun's last light on a long summer's day, swirling leaves and delicately blossoming flowers, carefully painted scenes full of emotion and grace, and this haunting feeling of stepping upon something rare, precious, mysterious even. Of all the Books of Hours I have collected, the Visconti Hou