{"product_id":"mediaeval-manichaean-book-art-a-codicological-study-of-iranian-and-turkic-illuminated-book-fragments-from-8th-11th-century-east-central-asia-9789004383326","title":"Mediaeval Manichaean Book Art: A Codicological Study of Iranian and Turkic Illuminated Book Fragments from 8th-11th Century East Central Asia","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis volume is a pioneer study focused on a corpus of 89 fragments of exquisitely illuminated manuscripts that were produced under the patronage of the Turkic-speaking Uygurs in the Turfan region of East Central Asia between the 8th and 11th centuries CE. Through detailed analyses and interpretations aided by precise computer drawings, the author introduces an important group of primary sources for future comparative research in Central Asian art, mediaeval book illumination, and Manichaean studies.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This is a superb study which is richly illustrated by a range of images - many in colour. [...] This volume casts light on the wider phenomenon of Manichaesanism by using the material remains of one signigican community to gain insight into the artistic and textual practices of theat group.This is a highly significant volume that makes a major contribution to manichaen studies.\" – Paul Foster, University of Edinburgh, in: The Expository Times 121 (2009)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePreface Introduction  I. The Corpus of Manichaean Book Art II. The Dates of the Remains III. Artistry of Book Makers, Scribes, and Illuminators IV. Patterns of Page Arrangements V. The Written and Painted Message  Bibliography Index","brand":"Brill","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53210761396567,"sku":"9789004383326","price":76.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/mediaeval-manichaean-book-art-a-codicological-study-of-iranian-and-turkic-illuminated-book-fragments-from-8th-11th-century-east-central-asia-9789004383326","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}