illuminated manuscripts

A Curator “Visits” the Getty

Does a scholar of manuscripts art enjoy jousting, storytelling, and fun hats? Of course!

Elizabeth Morrison | September 24, 2014

The study of old handwriting combines detective work, scholarship, and a little bit of magic.

Mackenzie Cooley | September 5, 2014

What is worse than a shark? Oh, that’s right. A lot.

Sarah Waldorf | August 10, 2014

New research on Pacino di Bonaguida, a central figure in the rise of the Renaissance in Florence.

Bryan C. Keene | August 4, 2014

Chivalry gets a 21st-century, multi-generational spin through these artists’ workshops.

Contribute to a collective digital rulebook, now through November 30.

What a season it was. Let’s watch it again, manuscripts in hand.

Bryan C. Keene | June 28, 2014

Hear medieval manuscripts read aloud. First up: Ge’ez, the language of the Ethiopian church.

Bryan C. Keene | June 13, 2014

Abstraction was no modern innovation—it’s been an integral part of art across the centuries.

Bryan C. Keene | May 30, 2014

Do these manuscripts contain the secrets to the “Game of Thrones” season finale?

In honor of Slow Art Day, six artworks that reward you for taking your sweet time.

Annelisa Stephan | April 11, 2014

Creative editorial practices, courtesy of the Middle Ages.

Bryan C. Keene | April 8, 2014