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portada Illuminating Media. Transmitting the Renaissance in England, 1400-1550
Type
Physical Book
Publisher
Author
Year
2026
Language
English
Pages
288
Format
Paperback
Dimensions
20.30 x 15.20 cm
ISBN13
9781988111704

Illuminating Media. Transmitting the Renaissance in England, 1400-1550

Kathleen E. Kennedy (Author) · Concordia University Press · Paperback

Illuminating Media. Transmitting the Renaissance in England, 1400-1550 - Kathleen E. Kennedy

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Synopsis "Illuminating Media. Transmitting the Renaissance in England, 1400-1550"

Reveals the hidden power of medieval manuscript decoration and its lasting influence today. The overlooked art of late medieval English manuscript illumination--its initials, borders, and non-figurative designs--finally receives its first book-length examination. Far from being mere decoration, the designs that adorned manuscripts during the age of Chaucer, the Wars of the Roses, and the rise of the Tudors reveal a dynamic visual culture long dismissed by art historians. In this groundbreaking work, Kathleen E. Kennedy argues that English aniconic illumination--ornament that avoids depicting human figures--offers vital insights into aesthetics, communication, and design in a transformative period of history. Kennedy demonstrates how these manuscripts embody early Renaissance artistic strategies and anticipate modern notions of user experience. Bridging medieval studies, media studies, design history, and communications, Illuminating Media highlights the surprising endurance of these visual strategies in contemporary culture, from the design of passports to the layout of currency. Written in crisp, engaging prose, the book offers a new way of seeing both medieval art and modern design, making a powerful case for the value of interdisciplinary scholarship.

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