In-depth analysis of medieval manuscripts and their original layouts for modern design inspiration
Case studies of illuminated manuscripts with gold leaf and vibrant colors
Comparisons between medieval and contemporary clippings design techniques
Digital and print versions available for flexible access
Expert contributions from designers and historians
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[Feature] In Search of Beautiful Books: Manuscripts and Design in Medieval Europe
A manuscript is a book in which characters were copied by hand in the era before the invention of movable type printing. Medieval European monasteries had writing rooms called "scriptoriums," where "scribes" copied characters onto paper (parchment) made fro
