Good evening everyone and welcome back to my blog,
Last Sunday I discovered the ancient history of the city of Bologna. In particular, the municipality decided to open the doors to the archaeological museum on the occasion of the anniversary of the birth of the University of Bologna (called Alma Mater Studiorum, founded in 1088!).
The archaeological museum houses a collection of illuminated manuscripts dating from the 13th to the 16th century.
First of all, we need to explain what it is, and it comes to us on wikipedia: “An illuminated manuscript is a manuscript whose text is completed by the addition of decorations, such as drop caps, borders and the insertion of figures”.
The activity of illustrating books was very important for the city of Bologna because there were numerous workshops of illuminating artisans.
Buonasera a tutti e bentornati sul mio blog,
La scorsa domenica ho fatto un’immersione nella storia antica della città di Bologna. In particolare, il comune ha deciso di aprire le porte al museo archeologico in occasione dell’anniversario della nascita dell’Università di Bologna (chiamata Alma Mater Studiorum, fondata nel 1088!).
Il museo archeologico ospita una collezione di codici miniati datati dal XIII al XVI secolo.
Prima di tutto, dobbiamo spiegare di cosa si tratta, e ci viene incontro wikipedia: “Un manoscritto miniato è un manoscritto il cui testo è completato dall'aggiunta di decorazioni, come ad esempio capolettera, bordi e inserimento di figure”.
L’attività di illustrare i libri fu particolarmente importante per la città di Bologna perché vi erano numerose botteghe di artigiani miniatori.
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This flourishing activity was connected on the one hand to the civil role and, on the other, to the religious role. In fact, for the society of the time it was important to immortalize on paper documents such as the statutes and identification numbers of corporations, but also sacred and choral books.
From Bologna the books containing the illuminated manuscripts were then spread throughout Europe!
The manuscripts I’m about to show you are very delicate and, for this very reason, they are not displayed all year round in the museum. The exposure is possible only with limited times and with limited lighting, in rotation.
I hope you enjoy this experience in the ancient history of Bologna!
Thanks for stopping by my blog.
See you next time,
Delilha
Questa fiorente attività era connessa da un lato al ruolo civile e, dall’altro, al ruolo religioso. Infatti, per la società dell’epoca era importante immortalare su carta documenti come gli statuti e le matricole delle corporazioni, ma anche libri sacri e corali.
Da Bologna i libri contenenti i codici miniati vennero poi diffusi in tutta Europa!
I manoscritti che sto per mostrarvi sono molto delicati e, proprio per questo motivo, non sono esposti tutto l’anno all’interno del museo. L’esposizione è possibile solo per tempi ristretti e con illuminazione contenuta, a rotazione.
Spero vi piaccia questa esperienza nell’antica storia di Bologna!
Grazie per essere passati sul mio blog.
Alla prossima,
Delilha
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Sources - Fonti:
https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manoscritto_miniato
Quite historical indeed. The fact that we can still see those existing today is amazing.
They are very well preserved, so interesting. Thanks for your comment :)
Wow how beautiful, true art.
I agree with you! So fascinating :)
Wow, I wish I could see them in person
They are very fascinating! There are a lot of details. Unfortunately they are not exposed all year round because they are delicate to light... Thanks for your comment <3
It’s really interesting. I like history and ancient cities
I agree with you! Fortunately I live in a country, Italy, which is rich in art and history :) :) thanks for your comment
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