A Book of Hours

By T. Tolley

Book Overview

A lavish collection of plates from the finest medieval illuminated prayer books, A Book of Hours is a perfect gift for all who cherish the rich legacy of Christian art. Each image is marvelously detailed in the facing text, making this gem both beautiful and enlightening. 35 full-color illustrations.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0062511327
• ISBN13: 9780062511324
• Release Date: January 1995
• Publisher: Harpercollins
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 6.8" x 0.5" x 5.0"

Customer Reviews

Envisioning Christian Devotion

This beautiful little book of hours contains a good, concise introduction to the Medieval Book of Hours and wonderful reproductions of pages from famous surviving Horae ('Hours'). It is lovely to carry around for little moments of quietness and beauty.