Böcker av Jeffrey F. Hamburger

In Flesh and Fabric, Jeffrey F. Hamburger explores the historical context and technique of a largely overlooked panel by Pietro Lorenzetti. Through its unparalleled allegorical presentation of the Crucifixion, this panel grants precedence to Clare of Assisi over Francis, founder of the Franciscan Order.

The Diagram as Paradigm explores medieval diagrams in Byzantium, the Islamicate world, and the Latin West. Case studies consider the theoretical dimensions of diagramming in historical disciplines ranging from philosophy to cosmology. Four introductory essays provide overviews of diagrammatic traditions of the regions explored in this volume.

A fascinating history of illuminated manuscripts within the Holy Roman Empire.