The Allure of Gems and Jewelry, from Medieval to Modern
The allure of gems, from medieval manuscripts to 21st-century style pages.
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A Hero’s Journey and the Dance of Dragons
Over-the-top tales of Alexander the Great from the pages of medieval manuscripts.
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The Sun King Illuminated: An Emblem Book for Louis XIV
Sleuthing the symbols of Louis XIV in the Getty Center galleries.
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Medieval Manuscripts Alive: Middle French
A chivalrous soap opera, read aloud.
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Decoding the Medieval Volvelle
It's part timepiece, part floppy disk, and part crystal ball.
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Journey to Marquette
A curator's visit to see the French town where one of our precious manuscripts was made.
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The Rise and Fall of a Court Artist in Renaissance Italy
The unusual life tale of Renaissance illuminator Belbello da Pavia
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Parallel Exhibitions on Renaissance Courts
Los Angeles and Milan host parallel exhibitions of illuminated manuscripts.
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Deathly Meditations in Medieval Manuscripts
Death is coming. Prepare with these images from illuminated manuscripts.
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Grad Intern Diary: Rheagan Martin
A year of manuscripts, coins, and English weather.
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A Manuscript Collector’s Perspective
What draws an art collector to focus on Renaissance manuscripts?
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Botanical Art Inspired by Renaissance Illuminations
Botanical illuminations inspired by a rare Renaissance book.
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