Theophilus Presbyter is de pseudonieme auteur of samensteller van een Latijnse tekst die gedetailleerde beschrijvingen van diverse middeleeuwse kunsten bevat. Dit werk, algemeen bekend als de Schedula diversarum artium of De diversis artibus, werd waarschijnlijk voor het eerst samengesteld tussen 1100 en 1120. Zijn compilatie biedt onschatbare inzichten in de praktische technieken en materialen die in de kunsten en ambachten van de vroege middeleeuwen werden toegepast. Het duikt in methoden voor schilderkunst, glas-in-lood, metaalbewerking en de creatie van pigmenten.
First printed in the 12th century, here is the earliest treatise on the arts written by a practicing artist. Offering an essential understanding of pre-Renaissance art and technology, the Benedictine author details pigments, glass blowing, stained glass, gold and silver work, and more — information of great importance to craftsmen and historians of art and science. Includes 34 illustrations.
Reprint of the original, first published in 1882.
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