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Discover a contemporary masterpiece of medieval craftsmanship and calligraphy. "Illuminating the Word: The Saint John's Bible" offers the rare opportunity to see an illuminated Bible in progress. Led by Donald Jackson, senior illuminator to the Queen of England, scribes and artists in Wales are rendering this beautiful book entirely by hand. Commissioned by Saint John's University and Abbey, this hand-painted bible includes exquisite renderings of native flora and fauna. Approximately 100 extraordinary large-format pages will be on view, along with sacred texts from many religions, including Islam, Judaism, and Taoism. Admire the medieval and modern techniques being employed in this challenging project. And enjoy an extraordinary expression of artistic vitality. "Illuminating the Word: The Saint John's Bible" was organized by The Minneapolis Institute of Arts and Saint John’s University.
Traveling Exhibition Tour Information
April 11, 2008—June 8, 2008
Winnepeg Art Gallery
Winnipeg, Canada
Volumes: Gospels and Acts, Pentateuch, Psalms
July 11, 2008—September 5, 2008
Tacoma Art Museum
Tacoma, WA
Volumes: Gospels and Acts, Pentateuch, Psalms
October 10, 2008—April 10, 2009
Mobile Museum of Art
4850 Museum Drive
Mobile, AL 36608
Volumes: Gospels and Acts, Pentateuch, Psalms
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