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Hidden Gems<p>Explore the divine artistry of the Kammavacha manuscript! Its vibrant celestial beings and detailed floral borders blend spirituality with visual splendor. How do you interpret the connection between text and decoration in this piece? </p><p><a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/ClevelandArt" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ClevelandArt</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/BuddhistArt" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>BuddhistArt</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/IlluminatedManuscripts" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>IlluminatedManuscripts</span></a><br><a href="https://clevelandart.org/art/1945.172.7.a" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">clevelandart.org/art/1945.172.</span><span class="invisible">7.a</span></a></p>
Hidden Gems<p>A stunning glimpse into premordial Burmese spirituality, this illuminated manuscript combines ornate artistry with sacred Pali text, showcasing celestial beings amidst lush vegetation. How do you think art enhances our understanding of spiritual traditions? <br><a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/ClevelandArt" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ClevelandArt</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/BuddhistArt" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>BuddhistArt</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/IlluminatedManuscripts" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>IlluminatedManuscripts</span></a><br><a href="https://clevelandart.org/art/1945.172.6.b" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">clevelandart.org/art/1945.172.</span><span class="invisible">6.b</span></a></p>
Hidden Gems<p>This exquisite folio from a Kammavacha manuscript showcases a stunning integration of Pali script and richly detailed illustrations of celestial beings, embodying the fusion of text and visual art in premodern Burma. What stories might this artwork tell of its ceremonial past? <br><a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/ClevelandArt" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ClevelandArt</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/BuddhistArt" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>BuddhistArt</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/IlluminatedManuscripts" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>IlluminatedManuscripts</span></a><br><a href="https://clevelandart.org/art/1945.172.15.b" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">clevelandart.org/art/1945.172.</span><span class="invisible">15.b</span></a></p>
Hidden Gems<p>The Hours of Queen Isabella the Catholic captivates with its intricate borders and winter landscape, showcasing the exquisite artistry of Flemish illuminators. What emotions do you think this page evokes for a queen’s personal reflection? </p><p><a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/ClevelandArt" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ClevelandArt</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/IlluminatedManuscripts" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>IlluminatedManuscripts</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/ArtHistory" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ArtHistory</span></a><br><a href="https://clevelandart.org/art/1963.256.2.b" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">clevelandart.org/art/1963.256.</span><span class="invisible">2.b</span></a></p>
greenpear<p>I love the <a href="https://c.im/tags/Marginalia" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>Marginalia</span></a> in <a href="https://c.im/tags/Medieval" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>Medieval</span></a> <a href="https://c.im/tags/Books" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>Books</span></a>. <a href="https://c.im/tags/IlluminatedManuscripts" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>IlluminatedManuscripts</span></a>. The majority of my postings will be some of the more &quot;interesting&quot; marginalia I&#39;ve found … with captions. <br />----------<br />When you think it&#39;s time to find a new tailor.</p><p>Sam! You forgot the head and arm holes.</p><p>Travels of Sir John Mandeville. Cod. Fab. XVI, f. 27ra. late c1400s</p><p><a href="https://c.im/tags/Drollery" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>Drollery</span></a> <a href="https://c.im/tags/Manuscripts" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>Manuscripts</span></a> <a href="https://c.im/tags/Grotesques" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>Grotesques</span></a> <a href="https://c.im/tags/MedievalArt" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>MedievalArt</span></a> <a href="https://c.im/tags/Book" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>Book</span></a> <a href="https://c.im/tags/MedievalHybrids" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>MedievalHybrids</span></a> <a href="https://c.im/tags/Medievalist" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>Medievalist</span></a> <a href="https://c.im/tags/MedievalManuscript" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>MedievalManuscript</span></a></p>