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February 24–May 24, 2009 at the Getty Center

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Illuminated Manuscripts of Germany and Central Europe


Illuminated Manuscripts of Germany and Central Europe in the J. Paul Getty Museum
Thomas Kren

This beautifully illustrated and accessible volume explores the richness of the J. Paul Getty Museum's holdings in German and Central European manuscripts from the ninth to the 18th century.
(Paperback, $19.95)

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Understanding Illuminated Manuscripts


Understanding Illuminated Manuscripts
A Guide to Technical Terms
Michelle P. Brown

This book—part of the Museum's popular Looking at series—offers definitions of techniques, processes, and materials used in medieval illuminated manuscripts.
(Paperback, $16.95)

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