Wendy Beckett

A detailed account in text and illustrations of the lives of peasants and nobles through the changing seasons as found in the calendar pictures from the book of hours owned by Duc de Berry, a fourteenth-century French nobleman.

"Imagine going on a tour of a world-class art museum with a talented and insightful curator. But instead of just focusing on the history, technique, and cultural significance of each piece, you have the opportunity to reflect on the spiritual aspects of the works, examining their religious significance and concentrating on the transcendental meaning conveyed by the artist. This is what you'll find in this exquisitely produced book. Each one features...