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Royal Manuscripts
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Author : Scot McKendrick
language : en
Publisher: British Library Board
Release Date : 2011
Royal Manuscripts written by Scot McKendrick and has been published by British Library Board this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011 with Art categories.
Illuminated manuscripts collected by successive kings and queens of England form the heart of a unique and visually stunning collection held by the British Library. A key figure in the formation of this collection was King Edward IV (1461–83), who commissioned a number of luxury manuscripts decorated with his arms. Subsequent monarchs added to this library, which was given to the nation by George II in 1757. Over 150 examples from this exceptional collection are presented in this catalog, which accompanies a major British Library exhibition of the same name. These manuscripts contain paintings produced by some of the finest artists of the Middle Ages. Highlights include the Book of Hours, made for Henry VIII's great grandmother, Margaret Beauch& Henry VIII's Psalter, commissioned and annotated by the king himself; maps of an itinerary from London to Apulia and to the Holy Land; and the Shrewsbury book, presented to Margaret of Anjou on her marriage to Henry VI in 1445. The catalog features full-page illustrations from each manuscript included in the exhibition, as well as three illustrated essays which explore the wider history and context of this unique collection. Written by the curators of the exhibition, along with contributions from several experts in the field, Royal Manuscripts will be a much-heralded event for scholars and collectors seeking to better understand the lives and aspirations of those for whom these stunning artifacts were made.
Royal Manuscripts
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language : en
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Release Date : 2023
Royal Manuscripts written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023 with English literature categories.
The Royal manuscripts collection, together with a large collection of about 9,000 printed books donated by George II in 1757, are often referred to as the 'Old Royal library'. The collection contains nearly 2000 manuscripts including around 1200 illuminated or decorated volumes. The royal donation was housed in the newly founded British Museum and now is held at the British Library. The collection itself was assembled by English sovereigns from Edward IV to Charles II. It includes works acquired for Henry VIII from religious libraries by John Leland, the Lumley Library from the time of James I, and the Theyer collection acquired by Charles II. Prior to the donation to the British Museum, the Royal Manuscripts were housed after 1707 with the Cotton collection, but were not seriously damaged in the Asburnham House fire of 1731. 114 literary works fom the Royal Manuscripts have been selected, including verses dedicated to English kings and queens from Henry VIII and Elizabeth I, to Charles I, a verse narrative on the gunpowder plot, William of Malmesbury's Gesta Regum, Erasmus's "A Certain Treatise cauled the institution of a christian prince or ruler", Ben Jonson's "The Twelvth Nights Reuells", Transcripts of letters connected with Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex, Transcripts of works and letters of Sir Thomas More, the "Vision of Piers the Ploughman" and works of the Classics.
First Report Of The Royal Commission On Historical Manuscripts
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Author : Great Britain. Royal Commission on Historical Manuscripts
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1874
First Report Of The Royal Commission On Historical Manuscripts written by Great Britain. Royal Commission on Historical Manuscripts and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1874 with Archives categories.
Report Of The Royal Commission On Historical Manuscripts
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Author : Great Britain. Royal Commission on Historical Manuscripts
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1871
Report Of The Royal Commission On Historical Manuscripts written by Great Britain. Royal Commission on Historical Manuscripts and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1871 with Great Britain categories.
Royal Illuminated Manuscripts
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Author : Scot McKendrick
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2011
Royal Illuminated Manuscripts written by Scot McKendrick and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011 with Art categories.
"Royal manuscripts : the genius of illumination is the British Library’s first major exhibition to bring together the Library’s Royal collection, a treasure trove of illuminated manuscripts collected by the kings and queens of England between the 9th and 16th centuries. This dazzling exhibition will debunk the myth that these were ‘the Dark Ages’ by showcasing beautiful artistic artefact. Curated by Dr Scot McKendrick, Head of History and Classical Studies, British Library; Professor John Lowden, Courtauld Institute of Art, University of London, and Dr Kathleen Doyle, Curator of Illuminated Manuscripts, British Library, the exhibition features stunning manuscripts that are among the most outstanding examples of royal decorative and figurative painting from this era surviving in Britain today, their colours often as vibrant as when they were first painted. However, the manuscripts do much more than declare the artistry of their makers; the luxurious objects unlock the secrets of the private lives and public personae of the royals throughout the Middle Ages and provide the most vivid surviving source for understanding royal identity. As well as providing clear instruction on appropriate regal behaviour they also give a direct insight into royal moral codes and religious belief and shed light on the politics of the day"--British Library website.
Fourth Report Of The Royal Commission On Historical Manuscripts Report And Appendix
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Author : Great Britain. Royal Commission on Historical Manuscripts
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1874
Fourth Report Of The Royal Commission On Historical Manuscripts Report And Appendix written by Great Britain. Royal Commission on Historical Manuscripts and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1874 with Great Britain categories.
Ninth Report Of The Royal Commission On Historical Manuscripts
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Author : Great Britain. Royal Commission on Historical Manuscripts
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1884
Ninth Report Of The Royal Commission On Historical Manuscripts written by Great Britain. Royal Commission on Historical Manuscripts and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1884 with Great Britain categories.
Royal Manuscripts
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Author : Scot McKendrick
language : en
Publisher: British Library Board
Release Date : 2011
Royal Manuscripts written by Scot McKendrick and has been published by British Library Board this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011 with Art categories.
Illuminated manuscripts collected by successive kings and queens of England form the heart of a unique and visually stunning collection held by the British Library. A key figure in the formation of this collection was King Edward IV (1461–83), who commissioned a number of luxury manuscripts decorated with his arms. Subsequent monarchs added to this library, which was given to the nation by George II in 1757. Over 150 examples from this exceptional collection are presented in this catalog, which accompanies a major British Library exhibition of the same name. These manuscripts contain paintings produced by some of the finest artists of the Middle Ages. Highlights include the Book of Hours, made for Henry VIII's great grandmother, Margaret Beauch& Henry VIII's Psalter, commissioned and annotated by the king himself; maps of an itinerary from London to Apulia and to the Holy Land; and the Shrewsbury book, presented to Margaret of Anjou on her marriage to Henry VI in 1445. The catalog features full-page illustrations from each manuscript included in the exhibition, as well as three illustrated essays which explore the wider history and context of this unique collection. Written by the curators of the exhibition, along with contributions from several experts in the field, Royal Manuscripts will be a much-heralded event for scholars and collectors seeking to better understand the lives and aspirations of those for whom these stunning artifacts were made.
Fourth Report Of The Royal Commission On Historical Manuscripts
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Author : Great Britain. Royal Commission on Historical Manuscripts
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1874
Fourth Report Of The Royal Commission On Historical Manuscripts written by Great Britain. Royal Commission on Historical Manuscripts and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1874 with Great Britain categories.
The Royal Manuscripts At The British Museum
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Author : Montague Rhodes James
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1922
The Royal Manuscripts At The British Museum written by Montague Rhodes James and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1922 with categories.