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The Generous Georgian: Dr Richard Mead – an Exhibition at the Foundling Museum

September 30, 2014 by Frances Spiegel 1 Comment

The Generous Georgian: Dr Richard Mead – an Exhibition at the Foundling Museum

Foundling Museum exhibit The Generous Georgian: Dr Richard Mead explores generosity, philanthropy, collecting and medicine of physician and art collector.

Why Did They Paint Pictures in Medieval Manuscripts?

August 28, 2014 by Frances Spiegel

Why Did They Paint Pictures in Medieval Manuscripts?

Why paint pictures in medieval manuscripts? Whether to delight the eye or reinforce the stories, medieval book paintings are an art form in their own right.

Colouring the Past: Seeing Red in Medieval Manuscripts

August 13, 2014 by Frances Spiegel Leave a Comment

Colouring the Past: Seeing Red in Medieval Manuscripts

Red ink in medieval manuscripts of Christian Europe isn’t just for decoration. The colorful markings instructed both scribes and artists creating books – and clerics and readers who use the texts.

Micrography in British Library’s Hebrew Manuscripts

August 11, 2014 by Frances Spiegel Leave a Comment

Micrography in British Library’s Hebrew Manuscripts

Micrography, minute and artistic Masoretic notes added to Hebrew texts, gives guidance on pronunciation and intonation of Hebrew Torah scrolls.

Enduring War: Grief, Grit and Humour at the British Library

June 20, 2014 by Frances Spiegel Leave a Comment

Enduring War: Grief, Grit and Humour at the British Library

The exhibit Enduring War: Grief, Grit and Humour at British Library looks at how people coped with life during World War I both at home and on the front.

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