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Book of Beasts - The Bestiary in the Medieval World
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This richly illustrated and scholarly volume is ideal for students and enthusiasts of medieval art, illuminated manuscripts, calligraphy, and animal studies, as well as art lovers and practitioners seeking inspiration from historical and contemporary interpretations of medieval bestiaries.
A celebration of the visual contributions of the bestiary - one of the most popular types of illuminated books during the Middle Ages - and an exploration of its lasting legacy.
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A celebration of the visual contributions of the bestiary—one of the most popular types of illuminated books during the Middle Ages—and an exploration of its lasting legacy.
Brimming with lively animals both real and fantastic, the bestiary was one of the great illuminated manuscript traditions of the Middle Ages. Encompassing imaginary creatures such as the unicorn, siren, and griffin; exotic beasts including the tiger, elephant, and ape; as well as animals native to Europe like the beaver, dog, and hedgehog, the bestiary is a vibrant testimony to the medieval understanding of animals and their role in the world. So iconic were the stories and images of the bestiary that its beasts essentially escaped from the pages, appearing in a wide variety of manuscripts and other objects, including tapestries, ivories, metalwork, and sculpture.
With over 270 colour illustrations and contributions by twenty-five leading scholars, this gorgeous volume explores the bestiary and its widespread influence on medieval art and culture as well as on modern and contemporary artists like Pablo Picasso and Damien Hirst.
Published to accompany an exhibition on view at the J. Paul Getty Museum at the Getty Center May 14 to August 18, 2019.
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Praised as "a unicorn of a book" by Speculum, Book of Beasts combines serious scholarship with accessibility and beautiful design. The Medieval Review calls it "sumptuous" and "exquisite," noting its provocative insights into medieval culture. The Times Literary Supplement highlights its dual appeal as an elegant coffee-table book and a significant academic resource. It is deemed a "remarkable book of art" by Art de l'enluminure, valued by medievalists and those interested in the 'animal turn' in academia.
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ISBN: 9781606065907
Publisher: Getty Trust Publications
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 04 June 2019
Country: United States
Imprint: Getty Publications
Illustration: 281 color illus.
Audience: Professional and scholarly
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Spine width: 40.0mm
Width: 247.0mm
Height: 297.0mm
Weight: 2342g
Pages: 356
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About the Author
Elizabeth Morrison is senior curator of manuscripts at the J. Paul Getty Museum, coauthor of 'The Adventures of Gillion de Trazegnies' (Getty Publications, 2015), and editor of 'A Knight for the Ages: Jacques de Lalaing and the Art of Chivalry' (Getty Publications, 2018). Larisa Grollemond is assistant curator of manuscripts at the J. Paul Getty Museum.
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