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Notes on Illumination of Visigothic script manuscripts.

Understanding manuscript illumination: a few notes

» 18·FEB·2016
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Understanding manuscript illumination: a few notes

A short introduction to medieval manuscript illumination, particularly to the styles found in Visigothic script manuscripts. ... read more

Summer posts: Hands in Visigothic script manuscripts. Symbolism and dialogue

» 18·AUG·2014

Summer posts: Hands in Visigothic script manuscripts. Symbolism and dialogue

Today’s post is very special to me: it is about the hands, as shown in medieval illumination programmes of codices in Visigothic script. Why? Because there is plenty to say about their meaning! ... read more

Summer posts: Visigothic script animals!

» 09·AUG·2014
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Summer posts: Visigothic script animals!

Take a look at these medieval depictions of animals. Could you identify them all? ... read more

Summer posts: Visigothic script initials

» 02·AUG·2014

Summer posts: Visigothic script initials

Initials in Visigothic script codices merged animals with people and letters following a specific artistic programme. ... read more

Summer posts: Recipe for a good Beatus #medievalbestsellerDONE

» 25·JUL·2014

Summer posts: Recipe for a good Beatus #medievalbestsellerDONE

Which were the steps to make a Medieval bestseller like a Beatus? Take a look! ... read more

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