Book of Beasts: The Bestiary in the Medieval World – Getty
The J. Paul Getty Museum in the Getty Center, Los Angeles, will present a new exhibition May 14 – August 18 – Book of Beasts: The Bestiary in the Medieval World
Middle Ages
Artful Words: Calligraphy in Illuminated Manuscripts – Getty
The written word became an art form during the Middle Ages, when an outpouring of intellectual inquiry through Islamic influence on European thought, took place
All that Glitters: Life at the Renaissance Court, The Getty
All that Glitters: Life at the Renaissance Court at the Getty, focuses on the evolution of European court culture – Middle Ages to the rebirth of modern Europe
Opus Anglicanum – Decorative Needlework, Lauding the Divine
The historical aspect of decorative needlework from medieval times is both diverse and full of richness, as humankind gained a new interest in the visible world. An exhibition in London at the V & A Museum 2016-2017 showcased Opus Anglicanum: masterpieces of English medieval embroidery, helping to document costume divine….
Ancient Egypt Transformed: The Middle Kingdom at The Met, NY
Ancient Egypt Transformed: The Middle Kingdom the exhibition opening October 12 at The Met in New York showcasing sculptures and delicate examples of jewellery
The Culture Concept – Art Design & Style, Free Video Series
The Culture Concept Circle videos survey the progress of architecture, gardens, interiors, paintings, sculpture & objet d’art FREE – Antiquity to Renaissance
The Lady and The Unicorn and ‘Millefleurs’ Style Tapestries
The Lady and the Unicorn medieval ‘Millefleurs’ Style Tapestries represent the important human senses; sight, smell, hearing, taste and touch as well as desire!
Unicorns in Medieval & Renaissance Art – On Show at New York
An exhibition on the theme of the unicorn in medieval and Renaissance art will mark the 75th anniversary of the founding of The Cloisters at The Met Museum, NY
Leonardo da Vinci: Mechanics of Man – Topical Subject & Show
A very timely and splendid exhibition Leonardo da Vinci: The Mechanics of Man will be on show in Holyroodhouse, as part of the Edinburgh International Festival