Book of beasts : the bestiary in the medieval world
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Los Angeles : Published by the J. Paul Getty Museum, [2019].
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9781606065907, 1606065904
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Published
Los Angeles : Published by the J. Paul Getty Museum, [2019].
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Book
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xiv, 339 pages : color illustrations ; 30 cm
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English
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9781606065907, 1606065904
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40029314881

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"This publication is issued on the occasion of the exhibition Book of Beasts: The Bestiary in the Medieval World, on view at the J. Paul Getty Museum at the Getty Center, Los Angeles, from May 14 to August 18, 2019."--Colophon.
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Includes bibliographical references (315-329) and index.
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"This catalogue, accompanying an exhibition of the same name at the J. Paul Getty Museum in Los Angeles, examines the type of illuminated manuscript called the bestiary and explores its lasting legacy"--,Provided by publisher.
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"Brimming with lively animals both real and fantastic, the bestiary was one of the great illuminated manuscript traditions of the Middle Ages. Encompassing imaginary creatures such as the unicorn, siren, and griffin; exotic beasts including the tiger, elephant, and ape; as well as animals native to Europe like the beaver, dog, and hedgehog, the bestiary is a vibrant testimony to the medieval understanding of animals and their role in the world. So iconic were the stories and images of the bestiary that its beasts essentially escaped from the pages, appearing in a wide variety of manuscripts and other objects, including tapestries, ivories, metalwork, and sculpture. With over 270 color illustrations and contributions by twenty-five leading scholars, this gorgeous volume explores the bestiary and its widespread influence on medieval art and culture as well as on modern and contemporary artists like Pablo Picasso and Damien Hirst." -- Publisher's description

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

J. Paul Getty Museum., Morrison, E., & Grollemond, L. (2019). Book of beasts: the bestiary in the medieval world . Published by the J. Paul Getty Museum.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

J. Paul Getty Museum, Elizabeth Morrison and Larisa, Grollemond. 2019. Book of Beasts: The Bestiary in the Medieval World. Published by the J. Paul Getty Museum.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

J. Paul Getty Museum, Elizabeth Morrison and Larisa, Grollemond. Book of Beasts: The Bestiary in the Medieval World Published by the J. Paul Getty Museum, 2019.

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J. Paul Getty Museum., Elizabeth Morrison, and Larisa Grollemond. Book of Beasts: The Bestiary in the Medieval World Published by the J. Paul Getty Museum, 2019.

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