The Book of Hours of Louis XII
The Hours of Louis XII was one of the greatest French illuminated manuscripts of the Renaissance. A prayer book, it was decorated by Jean Bourdichon for the French ruler Lo…
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Jainism: Illuminated Manuscripts and Jain art
The study, recitation and veneration of sacred scriptures are a primary religious focus of the Jains.
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Improved Methods of Storage for Illuminated Manuscript Fragments on Parchment
The collection of illuminated fragments in the National Art Library reveals the Victorian enthusiasm for Medieval illumination as works of art and as a subject for re…
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National Art Library modern calligraphy collection
An article by Rowan Watson on the modern calligraphy collections in the National Art Library. First published in 'Calligraphy Review', Fall 1987.
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A gift in your will
You may not have thought of including a gift to a museum in your will, but the V&A is a charity and legacies form an important source of funding for our work. It is not just the great collectors and the wealthy who leave legacies to the V&A. Legacies of all sizes, large and small, make a real difference to what we can do and your support can help ensure that future generations enjoy the V&A as much as you have.
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Illuminated Manuscripts and their Makers (Paperback)
Illuminated manuscripts are widely recognised as among the most beautiful objects of the western world. This is a book about their making: about the m…
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