02548cam a22003253u 4500 46241 UtSlPG 20260610134048.0 m cr n 260607r2014||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 Z Morris, William, 1834-1896 Some Notes on Early Woodcut Books, with a Chapter on Illuminated Manuscripts Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2014 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2014-07-10 E-text prepared by Chris Curnow and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org) "Some Notes on Early Woodcut Books, with a Chapter on Illuminated Manuscripts" by William Morris is a scholarly publication focused on the artistic qualities and historical significance of woodcut books produced in the late Middle Ages, specifically during the 15th century. The book examines the craftsmanship of early printing techniques, illuminating both the aesthetic and narrative elements of these works, which served as significant art forms of their time. Morris's analysis encompasses the development of these books and their ornamental designs, with a particular emphasis on the Ulm and Augsburg printing schools. In this detailed exploration, Morris provides a comprehensive overview of various notable woodcut books, discussing specific titles and their illustrators, such as the works of Gunther Zainer and John Zainer. He highlights the artistic characteristics of these books, noting their intricate designs and the interplay of text and ornamentation. Morris addresses how woodcut illustrations combined storytelling with decoration, revealing the cultural and artistic contexts of the period. The book serves as both an appreciation of this early form of printmaking and a critical examination of its impact on literature and art, ultimately illustrating how these creations reflect the values and aesthetics of medieval society. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Illumination of books and manuscripts Printing -- History Illustrated books https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/46241 87080 87080