Jacqueline Grant
The Duke's Book of Hours
eBook
(Gunga Peas Books May 29, 2011)
In the early 1400s the Duke, Jean de Berry commissioned a book. At this time books were written out by hand and lavishly illustrated by highly accomplished artists. The Duke's book is a most valuable example of the art of the illuminated manuscript that was perfected during the Middle Ages. This nonfiction book is written for the middle grade (8-12 year old) reader. It covers the art of making illuminated manuscripts in a lively and engaging way.