Printers, Colourists, Illuminators, and the Standardisation of Book Decoration in Nuremberg, 1470-1530 /
The advent and rapid proliferation of printing created a new challenge for colourists and illuminators: how could they meet this sudden, increased demand for book decoration in the most efficient way possible? This publication, based on a study of hundreds of illustrated books and broadsides, explor...
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Language: English
Published:
Leiden ; Boston :
BRILL,
2026.
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Library of the Written Word ;
141.
Early Modern History and Modern History E-Books online, Collection 2026.
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Call Number: GA201
| Summary: | The advent and rapid proliferation of printing created a new challenge for colourists and illuminators: how could they meet this sudden, increased demand for book decoration in the most efficient way possible? This publication, based on a study of hundreds of illustrated books and broadsides, explores how artists working for Nuremberg's first printers adapted to this radical shift in book production by standardising their output. Illuminators painted identical initials and ornamental borders on batches of books before sale, while print colourists created a distinctive, formulaic style that was employed by multiple workshops. Thus, the rise of printing spawned a new industry of mass-produced hand-applied decoration. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (366 pages) : illustrations. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9789004684836 |