Fragmented Illuminations Symposium at the V&A (online, 7-8 July)
As a follow-up to the display Fragmented Illuminations: Medieval and Renaissance Manuscript Cuttings at the Victoria & Albert Museum, London (now extended to 26 June), a symposium will take place online on 7-8 July (pm).
The Fragmented Illuminations Symposium will explore the same themes as the exhibition, and seek to make sense of these detached leaves, cut-out initials and other ornamented snippets.
On Day 1, we will examine the practice of collecting pieces and leaves cut from illuminated manuscripts, with a particular focus on the 19th century.
On Day 2, we will investigate the original context of some of these cuttings, the books they came from and the artists involved.
Joining will be free, but attendees will need to register online prior to the event. Registration will open in a few weeks.
For details and the full programme, see HERE.
For any questions, contact Catherine Yvard: c.yvard@vam.ac.uk
Manuscript cuttings from a Sistine Chapel Missal completed for Pope Clement VII, ca. 1523-1534 (illuminated), 19th century (collage), 19th century (framing), Victoria and Albert Museum, London.