703: ILLUMINATED MANUSCRIPTS PANEL: The Gould “Hours,” a Medieval Best-seller
Three experts discuss an illuminated Book of Hours by medieval painter Marc Caussin, recently acquired by the Newberry Library. Paul Saenger, the library’s curator of rare books, explains how the book was obtained from the former estate of financier Jay Gould. James Marrow, professor emeritus of art history at Princeton Univ., reviews the manuscript’s artist, provenance, and features. Sandra Hindman, professor emeritus at Northwestern Univ. and expert on early manuscripts and printed books, assesses the book’s meaning, cultural importance, and pedagogic interest.
Program Presenters:
- Paul Saenger
- Sandra Hindman
- James Marrow
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When:
Sunday November 14, 2004
10:00 to 11:00 AM
Where:
Newberry Library
60 W. Walton
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