Colour Your Own Medieval Animals

Author: British Library
Publisher: Rizzoli Publications
ISBN: 1911216228
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Exclusive illustrations to colour in carefully selected from the British Library's archive.Before the invention of the printing press, books were written out by hand, and were priceless objects. The most precious books were illuminated with pictures highlighted with gold or with bright colours. Real and imaginary animals populated the pages of medieval books, particularly encyclopedias.This new colouring book is packed with familiar and exotic creatures carefully selected from the extensive collection of the British Library. The animal illustrations have been sourced from a range of documents, including charters and seals and historical and literary manuscripts, from Homer to the Codex Sinaiticus, from Beowulf to Chaucer, and from Magna Carta to the papers of Henry VIII and Elizabeth I.Each of the original drawings is reproduced in colour, so that you can decide whether you prefer to choose your own colours, or to use the colours that the artist intended. With key facts about each of the animals and their source, this is the perfect book for animal lovers, history buffs and colouring-in fanatics alike.

Gargoyles and Medieval Monsters

Author: A. G. Smith
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486400549
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 52

Book Description
Dragons, winged dogs, demons, lions, griffins, a bull, unicorn, eagle, various other grotesques from The Book of Kells, medieval architecture, other sources. Detailed black-and-white illustrations of 45 mythical animals. Captions.

Life in a Medieval Castle and Village Coloring Book

Author: John Green
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 9780486265421
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 52

Book Description
Illustrations depicting everyday life in the Middle Ages are accompanied by brief text.

Medieval Fashions Coloring Book

Author: Tom Tierney
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 9780486401447
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 54

Book Description
Illustrations portray people from every class of society, from farmers to courtiers.

Celtic Animals Coloring Book

Author: Mallory Pearce
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 9780486297293
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 52

Book Description
Add your own hues to 43 colorable vignettes depicting stylized birds, fish, serpents, mythological creatures, and other fabulous fauna. For artists, craftspeople, and coloring book enthusiasts of every age.

Fantasy Friends in Medieval Times

Author: Peter Lough
Publisher: Independently Published
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Step into an enchanting world of imagination with this captivating coloring book, 'Fantasy Friends in Medieval Times.' This enchanting coloring adventure invites children to explore the magic of bygone eras through the eyes of endearing fantasy animals, each donning their own delightful medieval attire. With intricately designed illustrations, this book not only encourages creative expression but also provides a fun and creative peek into the world of fantasy. A perfect choice for parents seeking an engaging and inspirational coloring experience that sparks the imagination of their little ones.

Medieval Jousts and Tournaments

Author: John Green
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 9780486401355
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 52

Book Description
All the thrills, spectacle, and excitement of tournament life in 43 realistic drawings: a free-for-all on an open battlefield, a dying knight receiving last rites, much more.

Illuminated Manuscripts Coloring Book

Author: Marty Noble
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486488756
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36

Book Description
Recapture the historic grandeur of medieval art with lovingly detailed reproductions ranging from the creation of Eve to the Hundred Years' War. Thirty images include Christian, Muslim, Jewish, and secular sources.

Castles of the World Coloring Book

Author: A. G. Smith
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486251861
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 30

Book Description
Detailed drawings of 31 world-famous castles: Windsor, Edinburgh, Caernarvon, Krak des Chevaliers, Neuschwanstein, Pierrefonds, and more. Captions.

Book of Beasts

Author: Elizabeth Morrison
Publisher: Getty Publications
ISBN: 1606065904
Category : ART
Languages : en
Pages : 356

Book Description
A celebration of the visual contributions of the bestiary--one of the most popular types of illuminated books during the Middle Ages--and an exploration of its lasting legacy. Brimming with lively animals both real and fantastic, the bestiary was one of the great illuminated manuscript traditions of the Middle Ages. Encompassing imaginary creatures such as the unicorn, siren, and griffin; exotic beasts including the tiger, elephant, and ape; as well as animals native to Europe like the beaver, dog, and hedgehog, the bestiary is a vibrant testimony to the medieval understanding of animals and their role in the world. So iconic were the stories and images of the bestiary that its beasts essentially escaped from the pages, appearing in a wide variety of manuscripts and other objects, including tapestries, ivories, metalwork, and sculpture. With over 270 color illustrations and contributions by twenty-five leading scholars, this gorgeous volume explores the bestiary and its widespread influence on medieval art and culture as well as on modern and contemporary artists like Pablo Picasso and Damien Hirst. Published to accompany an exhibition on view at the J. Paul Getty Museum at the Getty Center May 14 to August 18, 2019.