illuminated manuscripts

Sicily, The International Island

Medieval Sicily was a hotbed of political turmoil and artistic innovation.

Bryan C. Keene | August 15, 2013

Fight like it’s 1410 with this zesty combat manuscript, free to download via the new Open Content Program.

In the Renaissance as now, gardens came in many forms and carried many associations. A visual tour.

Bryan C. Keene | August 9, 2013

A virtual stroll through Renaissance gardens via illuminated manuscripts.

Bryan C. Keene | February 25, 2013

Why the manuscript illuminations in Florence at the Dawn of the Renaissance really rock.

Karen Trentelman | February 1, 2013

Many New Year’s customs originated with Janus, Roman god of doorways and beginnings.

Annelisa Stephan | December 30, 2012

From turtledoves to milkmaids, medieval manuscripts depict the 12 days of Christmas.

Bryan C. Keene | December 25, 2012

What do Hollywood movies and medieval manuscripts have in common?

Elizabeth Morrison | December 24, 2012

This vocal group brings to life a partially lost 14th-century hymn book.

Alexandria Sivak | November 30, 2012

Robocop an art historian? Yes! Peter Weller answers questions about Italian Renaissance art.

Alexandria Sivak | November 28, 2012

An illuminated manuscript offers a glimpse into the 13th-century kitchen.

Annelisa Stephan | November 20, 2012

Pacino di Bonaguida? Little known today, he was a key figure in Renaissance Florence.

Christine Sciacca | September 14, 2012