This course will define and examine the history of the scriptorium and the typical subject-matter, means of production, social contexts, and aesthetic contexts of selected medieval manuscripts produced in Western Europe during the period 300 to 1550 AD. The great achievements in the traditions of medieval manuscripts will be examined, likely including early scriptures, the Book of Kells, The Lindisfarne Gospels, Magna Carta, The Luttrell Psalter, and various 15th century Books of Hours. Prerequisites Registration status: senior student.
