Illuminated Manuscripts (Day of Blogs ‘08 #39)

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I always begin at the left with the opening word of the sentence and read toward the right and I recommend this method. ~James Thurber

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Illuminated manuscripts - the world’s first picture books! To see some stunning images (I absolutely LOVE looking at illuminated manuscripts), please click below!

Another fascinating link is to the St. John’s Bible project. This is a work in progress to recreate the entire Bible in illuminated manuscripts. They’re not cheap, but that’s because you’re pretty much investing in a work of art. My mom actually has all the books that are completed so far, so I’ve seen them in person. They are breathtaking! Visit the site to see the pictures, but also to read about the process, because that is equally interesting.

This post is for the Day of Blogs 2008! I am blogging for Children’s Literacy Initiative. For more information about what I am doing, please click here, or you can sponsor me!

7/26/2008 -- Literary Quotes (Day of Blogs ‘08 #23)
7/27/2008 -- Day of Blogs 2008 Wrap-Up!
7/27/2008 -- Done! (Day of Blogs ‘08 #49)

2 Responses to “Illuminated Manuscripts (Day of Blogs ‘08 #39)”

JL Says: July 27th, 2008 at 4:27 am
Now see, every time I stop by, you’re reminding me of my trip to Dublin! LOL During part of the afternoon I spent at Trinity College I got to see the Book of Kells exhibit, before you’re let in to see the actual book (so gorgeous) you go through a whole museum exhibit on illuminated manuscripts and how they were done. It’s amazing what they could do with the tools they were given!

JL

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Lindsey Says: July 27th, 2008 at 4:36 am
I know, it just never ceases to amaze me!

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