Imperial Splendor: The Art of the Book in the Holy Roman Empire, 800-1500 Medieval sketches for a range of

sketches for a range of decorative objects

The book is an object in itself

The high-quality ink is permanent once dry

He discovered examples to study and copy among the miniatures

and the current collection holds true to that past

Imperial Splendor: The Art of the Book in the Holy Roman Empire, 800-1500 Medieval sketches for a range ofA magnificent volume on the fascinating history of book production and patronage within the Holy Roman Empire. Far more than mere transmitters of knowledge and texts, printed books and manuscripts played a crucial role in the cultural history of the Holy Roman Empire during the Middle Ages. Counting among the most cherished possessions of medieval religious foundations, and carefully guarded over the centuries, they acted as preservers of collective