Lighting The Subject:
Lighting The Subject:
2nd March 2pm DA3 8JY
Illuminated Manuscripts A talk by Imogen Corrigan An introduction to illuminated manuscripts of both pre- and post-Conquest periods considering briefly how they were made and planned and the difficulties faced by the scribes, some of whom complained bitterly in writing. Throughout the talk, there is a theme of how the books were used, whether as sacred vessels for The Word or as memory joggers for day-dreaming monks. There will also be the rare opportunity to look at and handle facsimiles of some of the beautiful manuscripts housed in the British Library. £3 members, £5 non-members We meet on the first Sunday of each month, 2-4.30pm in the Youth & Community Centre, North Square, DA3 8JY