The fifth and final volume of this beautiful series (the book is oversize: 9.25x13.25<">) contains chapters on five manuscripts and two fragments, all produced in Spain between 1175 and 1250. Williams (emeritus, art history, U. of Pittsburgh), an authority on the art of medieval Spain, provides information as to the provenance, condition, paleography, layout, and contents of each manuscript and fragment, with a full bibliography included for each. An updated bibliography is also included for the five-volume set. All of the miniatures of these heavily illustrated manuscripts are included in 524 b&w plates of superb quality. Distributed by the David Brown Book Company. Annotation (c) Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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