Overview
Books of Hours were the bestsellers of the late Middle Ages. From dukes to merchants and servants - this book found its way into almost all walks of life: among both women and men, in Latin and the vernacular, and in simple and luxurious editions. Much has been written about the decoration or illumination of books of hours, but information on their use and meaning is scarce. Who were the readers, what topics do the texts cover, why is it called a ‘book of hours’ and why do they appear time and again in Flemish portraits from the late Middle Ages? This publication offers an in-depth sociological look at books of hours and their representation in portraits by the Flemish Primitives, using the internationally renowned collection of Musea Brugge as a starting point.
This book title, Books of Hours (Medieval Books of Hours and Their Readership), ISBN: 9789464941951, by Evelien Hauwaerts, published by ACC ART BOOKS (July 15, 2025) is available in hardcover. Our minimum order quantity is 25 copies. All standard bulk book orders ship FREE in the continental USA and delivered in 4-10 business days.
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