Explore the Illuminated Natural World
Manuscripts curators put a modern spin on the medieval book
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medieval art
Which Disney Movie Is the Most Medieval?
Spoiler Alert: It’s not Frozen
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New Exhibition Explores the Hebrew Bible through Christian Eyes
Discover how medieval Christians interpreted Hebrew scripture in illuminated manuscripts.
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PODCAST: Understanding the Medieval World through Books
Breaking out of the Eurocentric model of medieval studies.
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Explore a Global Middle Ages through the Pages of Decorated Books
A wide-ranging new Getty book examines the role of text and image across cultures over the thousand-year span of the Middle Ages.
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Images of African Kingship, Real and Imagined
Explore the impact of African rulers on European culture.
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Impress Thanksgiving Guests with this Medieval Cream Custard Tart
Because not everyone likes pumpkin pie
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Notre-Dame’s Centuries of Survival, Captured in Art
A guided tour of Notre-Dame's gems and the stories they tell.
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The Bad Side of the Medieval Bestiary
Ominous imagery in the book of beasts.
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An Introduction to the Bestiary, Book of Beasts in the Medieval World
An exhibition and catalogue explore this unique medieval book and its long influence.
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A New Exhibition Explores Balthazar, a Black African King in Medieval and Renaissance European Art
Curators seek your feedback on an exhibition-in-progress.
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Written in the Stars: Astronomy and Astrology in Medieval Manuscripts
The position of the signs of the zodiac in the night sky and movement of the planets influenced everyday decisions in the Middle Ages, from bloodletting to flower picking.
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