Colouring the Medieval World

Description

This event available either at the venue or you can watch online via a webcast.

So often the scribes, artists and illuminators creating mediaeval and Renaissance manuscripts are unknown to us, whereas in many cases we know who the books were for and for what purpose. Join Patricia Lovett to shine a spotlight on the skilled scribes responsible for the scripts which still resonate today; the talented artists using jewel-like colours to paint the miniatures, and the illuminators attaching leaves of precious gold to gesso to bring light on to the pages.

Step inside the writing and illuminations processes that created the magnificent manuscripts in the Medieval Women exhibition!
Patricia will also be signing and inscribing names calligraphically in her new book The Art of the Scribe. Some of the original artwork from the book will be available for viewing in the theatre foyer area ahead of the event.

Patricia Lovett is a professional calligrapher and illuminator. She has written a number of books on calligraphy and illumination as well as a DVD on illumination, and teaches and lectures all over the world.

Date

Location

This event is available in person and online via webcast.

British Library
96 Euston Road
London
NW1 2DB

Prices

Other price options

Online Webcast: £6.50

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