A unique Smithsonian coloring book featuring the letters of the alphabet from rare illuminated books and manuscripts
Abecedarium offers artists of all ages the chance to color the pages of history: it includes two black and white versions of each alphabetical letter for readers to personalize. These letters are drawn from rare illuminated books and manuscripts of science and art of the fifteenth through the twentieth centuries. Accompanying each letter is the story of its rare book source, its artist, and its historical context. Part history, part coloring book, and part guide to selected historic books, Abecedarium is a contemplative and inspiring way to experience art, science, and culture from the Renaissance through early modern times.
- ISBN10 1588346587
- ISBN13 9781588346582
- Publish Date 26 February 2019
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Smithsonian Books
- Format Paperback (US Trade)
- Pages 84
- Language English
- URL https://penguinrandomhouse.com/books/isbn/9781588346582