Some geeking out over obscure Anglo-Saxon art
I so enjoy well written and informative blog posts about illuminate manuscripts. Thank you Æschild (Nolie Alcarturiel)
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Supplemental 4: The Civil War of Words – Burgundian Propaganda and Symbolism
I’ve been saying for a while that the Burgundians used propaganda and public relations much more effectively than their opponents. In this episode I’ll explore how they did that and what it meant. For more on Burgundian Propaganda check out the work of Dr. Emily J. Hutchison. Time Period Covered: 1401-1419 Left: This badge from the…
Pigment Class Handout
This article is great for its information and how to, but the sources are even better. Have a look.
Reblog: Keeping Up With the Trevelyans: On Owning (and Loving) Books
Kaila Yankelevich, University of Bristol Why do we own books? What does it mean to own a book? Is the reason utilitarian (we want to access a specific text) or is it all about pleasure? Umberto Eco famously spoke of the importance of owning books that you might never have time to read. Did owners…
British Library Hebrew manuscripts site.
Research into pre17th century Jewish calligraphy and illumination is difficult to find. Here’s some great information on this topic. Thank you MARYA KARGASHINA
Joan of Arc OTC
August 8, 2023 Strathmore Bristol paper 19×25”, Holbein Gouache, Windsor Newton Gold Gouache and Calligraphy Ink Illumination by myselfCalligraphy and Words by Eamon Grey I had taken a few months off from scribal so that I could move, I know, again… Once I had settled in to my new place I let the Signet (the…
Rebloging ‘Beadwork and Reenactment’: Insights from Phoenix Safe Place
I hope you enjoy this beautiful bejeweled post by Helga Phoenix reenactmenthistorybeadsreplicasbeadembroidery