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Comparing Books to 13th Century Manuscripts
Students compare modern-day books to manuscripts from the 13th century. For this comparative literature lesson, students observe various manuscripts and resources from given links. Websites and links are included along with extension...
Library of Congress
Loc: A Video Selection of Illuminated Manuscripts
A video selection of various medieval and Renaissance manuscripts, including bibles and books of hours.
British Library
British Library: Illuminating the Renaissance: Flemish Manuscripts
A selection of high-quality images from the Flemish manuscripts in the British Library along with a timeline of contemporary European events.
Other
University of Wisconsin: The Book of Kells
The library at the University of Wisconsin owns a facsimile of The Book of Kells. This page offers some background on the original book.
Other
Personal: Book of Kells Images
This personal site contains a few images from the "Book of Kells", an illuminated manuscript from 800 A.D. Images enlarge to full screen to show detail of the artwork.
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Illuminated Manuscripts From Belgium and the Netherlands: Siren and Centaur
Painted manuscript of a siren and centaur, about 1270.
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Illuminated Manuscripts From Belgium and the Netherlands: Christ Blessing
Christ, hand raised in a blessing, about 1440.
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Illuminated Manuscripts From Belgium and the Netherlands: Saint Sebastian
Martyrdom of Saint Sebastian, about 1535.