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HAA 2215 Medieval Manuscript Illumination
A survey of the illuminated books of the middle ages from late antique times to the late 15th c. with particular emphasis on the art of Western Europe. Methodological approach includes fundamentals of codicology, paleography and minor decoration, with the emphasis on chronological development of types of book, style and iconography. In addition to material presented in class using slides, extensive use will be made of originals in local collections and facsimiles.