M-85. Introduction to Islamicate Manuscripts
Course Length: 30 hours Course Week: 6–11 July 2025 Format: in person, Free Library of Philadelphia Fee: $1,495 Though the arts of the manuscript book constitute one of the most …
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Marianna Shreve Simpson
M-80. Western Manuscripts & Documents, 1500–2000
An introduction to European handwritten documents of the early modern and modern periods, including manuscript books; official, ecclesiastical, commercial, and domestic documents (account books, wills, inventories, deeds, indentures, and recipe …
M-75. Indian Manuscript Illustration, 1450–1800
A survey of Indian manuscript illustration concentrating on both imperial and regional styles. Through lectures and the direct study of miniatures, the course will cover the development of the art …
Daniel Ehnbom
M-40. Latin Paleography, 1100–1500
An introduction to this neglected field, including reading, transcribing (and expanding abbreviations), identification, classification, dating and localization of the principal kinds of Gothic and humanistic book script. Examples of Latin …
M-90. Advanced Seminar in Medieval Manuscript Studies
“I would definitely recommend the course to anyone who is past the introductory level and would like to enhance their skills.” —2017 student This advanced course in medieval manuscript studies …
M-50. Introduction to Illuminated Manuscripts
This course is aimed at those who, whether by professional or personal interests, seek some basics on what can be a difficult field. Because of their light-sensitive nature, manuscripts are …
M-20. Seminar in Western Codicology
The course includes a survey of the development of the physical features of manuscript books and practical work by the students on particular points. Applicants must have considerable background in …
M-70. The Handwriting & Culture of Early Modern English Manuscripts
Working from digital images and an online transcription platform, participants will be trained in the accurate reading and transcription of secretary, italic, and mixed hands. We will also experiment with …
M-95. The Medieval Manuscript in the Twenty-First Century
“A thrilling introduction to both codicology and digital humanities for someone with any humanistic background.” —2017 student This course is designed to introduce students of both the digital humanities and …
M-10. Introduction to Paleography, 800–1500
“This course was very useful and packed with information.” — 2016 student The course has three goals: literacy (learning to read different scripts and expand abbreviations); attribution (learning to use …
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