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Title: Illuminated Medieval Manuscripts
Post by: Ian on 2014-07-16, 02:37:32

Staring at the images on websites like Manuscript Miniatures (http://http://manuscriptminiatures.com/) for hours on end doing research is a wonderful modern resource, but it really separates you from the craftsmanship, skill, artistry, and sheer beauty that goes in to actually making a medieval illuminated manuscript.  I was fumbling around on the Getty Museum's website tonight and came across this great mini documentary that outlines the process.  It's quite fascinating and gives you a much better appreciation for medieval illuminations.


Making Manuscripts (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nuNfdHNTv9o#ws)

Title: Re: Illuminated Medieval Manuscripts
Post by: Timothy on 2014-07-16, 04:13:06

Sir Ian, WOW

Thanks for the video! Very interesting.

Timothy

Title: Re: Illuminated Medieval Manuscripts
Post by: Sir Edward on 2014-07-16, 13:01:14

Awesome! Yeah, I've always found this process to be beautiful and amazing.

I have this scheduled to post to the Order's FB page today.

Title: Re: Illuminated Medieval Manuscripts
Post by: Sir Douglas on 2014-07-16, 16:34:57

Huh, I always wondered what they did if they made a mistake.

Very cool little documentary!

Title: Re: Illuminated Medieval Manuscripts
Post by: Don Jorge on 2014-07-16, 19:42:40

Definitely going to watch tonight...my wife and I took illumination course in the SCA...just rudimentary stuff so I am sure this will be helpful