Early Illustrated Books / A History of the Decoration and Illustration of Books in the 15th and 16th Centuries

Name: Early Illustrated Books / A History of the Decoration and Illustration of Books in the 15th and 16th Centuries
Author: Alfred W. Pollard

By Alfred W. Pollard

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The work provides a concise survey of the decoration and illustration of fifteenth- and sixteenth-century printed books, showing how early printers interacted with manuscript traditions and illuminators to produce rubrication, initials, borders, and printed images. It examines technical processes, workshop practices, and the shifting balance between printed and hand-applied ornament, and then offers regional studies of Germany, Italy, France (including books of hours), the Low Countries, Spain, and England, illustrated with examples and accompanied by an index.

About the Author

Alfred W. Pollard

Alfred W. Pollard was a notable English bibliographer and book historian, recognized for his contributions to the study of early printed books and book illustration. His works often explore the intersection of literature and visual art, particularly in the 15th and 16th centuries. Among his key publications are "Early Illustrated Books: A History of the Decoration and Illustration of Books in the 15th and 16th Centuries," which delves into the artistic aspects of book production during the Renaissance, and "An Essay on Colophons, with Specimens and Translations," where he examines the significance of colophons in the history of publishing. Pollard's scholarship has left a lasting impact on the field of bibliology.