The quest for the Holy Grail and its main protagonist, King Arthur,constitute the central motifs of mediaeval literature.          The art of book binding i.e. the visual presentation of a book was greatly influenced by the course of historical events. More... More...                         The end of the reign of Louis XIV in 1715 heralded a period of relaxation in France. In fact, it marked the end of an era of constraint and severity...     Water and stone are the elements of Rome; joined in fountains they create the essence that is the Eternal City. More... More...                   Search Engine  |  All videos : The Art of Bookbinding Bookbinding in the making The Era of Wood Engraving The Woodworkers Fishing in Honfleur The Shepherds of Appenzell Peasant life in Calvados The "Sylvesterclause" The death of Abel The true legend of King Arthur The works of La Fontaine illustrated by artists of the 18th century The pastoral Idyll of Daphnis and Chloe The fountains of Rome  |  Site map  |  Contact     © 2008 Libraprim  -  All rights reserved  -  Design   -  Legal