[Scriptoris] St. John's Bible in Tyler, Tx - June 9 - Sept 3rd

Star - Ansteorra star at ansteorra.org
Thu Jun 1 18:35:17 PDT 2006


I just saw a documentary on PBS about this work (done about 2 years
ago) and it was incredible.

It is definitely worth the trip.

Druinne (who is now motivated to dig out those turkey feathers and
start practicing curing and cutting quills).

On 6/1/06, Hillary Greenslade <hillaryrg at yahoo.com> wrote:
> Scribes,
> I know Lady Carletta from Rosenfeld will keep us posted on the happenings at this great exhibit,
> but meanwhile I pulled the following off the internet: http://www.tylermuseum.org/
>
> I'll let you read the details for yourself, but this Bible is completely made with vellum, in the
> historical processes with handmade materials and often tools.  Yes, the illuminations maybe a bit
> modern, or post-period, but still beautiful to behold - and this exhibit will not be in Ansteorra
> again, if ever - so plan your schedule accordingly and head over to Tyler this summer.
>
> Also, check out the special events with the exhibit, that include lectures from some of the best
> professional calligraphers and artist currently:
> http://www.tylermuseum.org/StJohnsEvents.htm
>
> Cheers, Hillary
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