Pen-flourishing is an understudied topic in the history of illumination, but among the most interesting, also for its potential in placing and dating manuscripts. Alongside the penwork produced by scribes and by specialized pen-flourishers, sometimes this type of decoration was entrusted to artists working both with brush and paint and pen and ink. The resulting freehand drawings are usually quite striking, in comparison with the painted illuminations, which were the product of collaborative teamwork. The International conference aimed a comprehensive presentation of styles and artists throughout Europe in the 12th-15th centuries.
Perspectives on Penflourishing in Late Medieval Manuscripts / Manzari, Francesca. - (2023). (Intervento presentato al convegno Perspectives on Penflourishing in Late Medieval Manuscripts tenutosi a London, University of London, IES, Senate House nel 1-2 giugno 2023).
Perspectives on Penflourishing in Late Medieval Manuscripts
Francesca Manzari
2023
Abstract
Pen-flourishing is an understudied topic in the history of illumination, but among the most interesting, also for its potential in placing and dating manuscripts. Alongside the penwork produced by scribes and by specialized pen-flourishers, sometimes this type of decoration was entrusted to artists working both with brush and paint and pen and ink. The resulting freehand drawings are usually quite striking, in comparison with the painted illuminations, which were the product of collaborative teamwork. The International conference aimed a comprehensive presentation of styles and artists throughout Europe in the 12th-15th centuries.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
