The Medieval Imagination Lectures

Ursula Betka

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 01:03:46 +1000

In this lecture held on 5 June 2008, Dr Ursula Betka discusses the methods used to 'illuminate' medieval manuscripts, and how she uses these methods in her own contemporary art.

Bernard Muir

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 10:47:42 +1000

In this public lecture, held on 22 May 2008, Professor Bernard Muir discusses the process involved in creating two multimedia projects that explain the workings of medieval scriptoriums and artisans.

Shane Carmody

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 10:41:45 +1000

In this public lecture held on 12 June 2008, Shane Carmody talks about how the Library came to acquire its fascinating collection of medieval and Renaissance illuminated manuscripts.

Nigel Morgan

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 02:30:06 +1000

In this public lecture held on 3 April 2008, Professor Nigel Morgan discusses the special qualities of medieval books of hours, or personal prayer books, made in England. A lecture associated with the State Library of Victoria's exhibition 'The Medieval Imagination'.

John Armstrong

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 10:11:31 +1000

In this lecture, held on 1 May 2008, Associate Professor John Armstrong discusses beauty and love in medieval times, and how these themes relate to contemporary life. A lecture associated with the State Library of Victoria's 'The Medieval Imagination' exhibition.

Clare Monagle

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 07:15:25 +1000

In this lecture held on 8 May 2008, Dr Clare Monagle discusses the tensions that existed between intellectual innovation and social control in proto-universities of the 12th century. A lecture associated with the State Library of Victoria's 'The Medieval Imagination' exhibition.

2008

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 12:31:09 +1000

In this lecture held on 26 March 2008, Dr David McKitterick (Fellow and Librarian, Trinity College, University of Cambridge) provides a fascinating introduction to the study of medieval manuscripts, focusing on the University of Cambridge’s rich collection.

Geraldine Brooks

Mon, 07 Apr 2008 03:38:55 +1000

Hear author Geraldine Brooks speak about her new novel 'People of the Book'. A lecture associated with the State Library of Victoria's 'The Medieval Imagination' exhbition. Held on 18 March 2008.