New Working Group: ‘Medieval Manuscripts Working Group’, Merton College, Oxford University

Hilary Term 2024 | Fridays 5 pm (the Weston Library Visit is at 2 pm) | Merton College, Oxford University

This is a new seminar series whose goal is to foster a community at Oxford University, and beyond, of those who study medieval manuscripts. With a particular focus on illuminated manuscripts, we will be discussing the most exciting recent research in this field; sharing our own projects and ideas in a supportive and friendly environment; learning from seminars given by experienced colleagues; and examining medieval manuscripts together during library visits.

To subscribe to our mailing list, participate in library visits, propose a presentation of your research for work in progress meetings, or submit any queries, please write to: elena.lichmanova@merton.ox.ac.uk 

Week 1, 19 January 2024 (Hawkins Room)

Reading and discussion of Elina Gertsman, The Absent Image: Lacunae in Medieval Books (Pennsylvania State University Press, 2021)
All welcome. Write to the email below if you cannot access this book’s online version.

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Week 3, 2 February 2024 (The Weston Library Visit)

Study and discussion of illuminated manuscripts.
Limited spaces. Please write to the email above by 21/01/2024
First come, first served basis.

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Week 5, 16 February 2024 (Hawkins Room)

Work in Progress Meeting

Presentation and discussion of articles, thesis chapters, conference papers in progress that concern medieval manuscripts. We are still accepting applications. If you like to present your work in progress and receive our feedback, write to the email above by 1/02/2024.

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Week 7, 1 March 2024 (Mure Room)

Peter Kidd, Independent Researcher: ‘Provenance and Medieval Manuscripts’
Drinks reception and dinner at Gino’s. All welcome