Global Pathways through Medieval Manuscripts and the Modern Museum
Contextualizing early book arts in world history.
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illuminated manuscripts
Who’s More Gluttonous, the Rich or the Poor?
The worst sin? Illuminated manuscripts present two different perceptions of gluttony.
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Heraldry Illuminated: Deciphering Coats of Arms and Other Manuscript Mysteries
Help us solve a heraldry mystery.
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7 Things to Look for in Paintings of the Last Supper
Things to know to decipher the images in one of the most depicted subjects in the history of art
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Star Wars and Medieval Manuscripts
A Star Wars-inspired tour of celestial images in our manuscripts collection.
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Noodles Fit for the Mother of God
A food historian recreates a dish that Mother Mary may have been served.
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Why Aren’t People Eating in Medieval Depictions of Feasts?
The medieval struggle to resist sin.
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Medieval Mysteries: Considering a Recent Acquisition
A manuscript page bursting with art historical mysteries.
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Medieval Manuscripts and Digital Curation
From tasty to terrifying, three virtual exhibits explore the wealth of illuminated manuscripts.
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Reconstructing Medieval Bread
A food historian sleuths the reality of medieval bread-baking.
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Dig In to the Art of Food at the Getty
Exhibitions and events are extra tasty this fall.
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Dogs at the Medieval Banquet
Who let the dogs in?
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