Book Of Hours Research Paper

The renaissance of the twelfth century was a revival of cultural and intellectual activity from 1050 to 1250. Guibert of Nogent’s autobiography, A Monk’s Confession: The Memoirs of Guibert of Nogent, and the prologue of Peter Abelard’s Sic et Non (“Yes and No”) are both products of this time period, having been written in 1115 and 1122, respectively. While Abelard’s text primarily focuses on applying reason to religious matters—a very renaissance thing to do—Guibert sheds light on a greater variety of affairs. Both documents indicate the strong faith that one would expect to find in people during this era of religious enthusiasm. Together, the documents paint an informative picture of the intellectual activity and culture of their times.

Ian Mortimer uses his book The Time Traveler’s Guide to Medieval England: A Handbook for Visitors to the Fourteenth Century to describe how one might live in the fourteenth century. This book covers a wide range of topics from what one might see and smell when approaching a city, to what one might wear, to how to stay alive. Mortimer’s clever use of a travel guide inspired book lends itself to a much wider audience. The evidence presented in this book is both engaging and intriguing, and provides easy reading for academics and non-academics both.

It is said that “Time and Tide waits for none”. As an upcoming college freshman I need to understand the value of time to succeed in life. I have to understand that everything needs to be prioritized no matter the case. That being able to manage my time correctly will teach me discipline which is exactly what I need to get through college with the goals I have set for myself. Individuals who stick to a time plan are more likely the people who realize their goals and objectives within the shortest possible time span. This will help me get my work done before the deadline instead of working on it the night before.

Marcus Bull is a distinguished professor for medieval and early modern studies. He earned is Bachelor of Arts at London University in 1987 followed by and his PhD in 1991. His area of educational concentration is medieval history. He currently is a professor at the University of North Carolina in the History Department. Dr. Marcus Bull has other notable publications including “Tudorism: Historical Imagination and the Appropriation of the Sixthteenth Century”, “Thinking Medieval: An Introduction to the Study” and “France in the Central Middle Ages 900-1200.” The majority of his intended audiences appear to be college students, and peers in the field of medieval history. In the approach to his works, the literature is filled with easy transitions and factual based research. Dr. Marcus Bull is able to bring the information to life in an easily comprehensible way. He provides detailed information that is backed by specific examples in history and detailed oriented analysis that correlates with his

Museums add new context for artworks, since historical items were not made to be in modern museums. A Pair of Sensing Angels by Circle of Bernaert Orley are two ‘one by three foot’ oil painting on wood from 1535-1540 that depicts two angels. When looking at “A Pair of Censing Angels” we can infer the subject, the value the painting held, and how the meaning alters in its present setting. This visual analysis will describe the artwork, analyze the formal elements used, and how the formal elements of the work and display affects the viewer.

The Belles Heures of Jean de France is a prayer book – also called a book of hours, which was made for Jean de France, the Duke of Berry by Herman, Paul and Jean de Limbourg, more commonly known as The Limbourg Brothers. The Limbourg Brothers were actively making artwork in France during the early 1400s. Though they were all still teenagers they were very skilled as artists, and so they were hired to create a personal Bible for Jean de France by his brother Philip the Bold, Duke of Burgundy.

Christ Blessing, Surrounded by a Donor Family (1573-1582) offers valuable insight into a changing European landscape during the sixteenth century. The Protestant Reformation, which reached its climax during this era, rejected many aspects of Catholicism. Among other things, Protestants believed that each individual should read the Bible and develop a meaningful connection to G-d rather than limiting the Bible to the clergy’s interpretation.1 This Protestant belief and other tenets of the Reformers are evident in the Reformation’s art. Christ Blessing, Surrounded by a Donor Family demonstrates the manner in which the cultural shift from Catholicism to Protestantism in Northern Europe during the Reformation was reflected in that era’s art.

Imagine, your right arm is trapped under an 800 pound boulder, no way of escape, with little food or water. No one knows where you are. What do you do? Fight for survival or give up? This is the reality of Aron Ralston on April 26, 2003.

We all seem to think that life now is easier than it was back then with all of the technology we have, but there are some ways in which life back then was better. In today’s world kids have video games to play and computers to help with homework assignments, in the sixteenth century, kids had chores and played outside.

I am fascinated by the story, The Story of Hour and the way the author Chopin put

When something emotional and sad happens in our life, we say that our heart is heavy. In today’s time, society recognizes that the heart’s function is to pump blood and the heart does not actually involve emotions. The heart is an important symbol of love and passion in today’s society, but the symbolism of the heart began even during ancient times. Eric Jager specifically examines the specific trope of “the book of the heart.” Jager observes the history of the heart and how it has effected the medieval ideas of writing and physical books. Likewise, Jager connects the medieval idea of the heart and its functions and how it affects our modern language and our own metaphorical phrases about the heart. Overall, Jager’s essay connects the history of the

Moonlight, in a familiar room, falling so white upon the carpet, and showing all its figures so distinctly, ¬¬¬—making every object so minutely visible, yet so unlike a morning or noontide visibility,—is a medium the most suitable for a romance-writer to get acquainted with his illusive guests. There is the little domestic scenery of the well-known apartment; the chairs, with each its separate individuality; the centre-table, sustaining a work-basket, a volume or two, and an extinguished lamp; the sofa; the book-case; the picture on the wall;—all these details, so completely seen, are so spiritualized by the unusual light, that they seem to lose their actual substance, and become things of intellect. (Hawthorne 32)

To provide high-quality care for the patient it is essential for the nursing staff to have enough time for recovery from long hours of demanding work. Eight-hour shifts for hospital nurses have become a standard of the past. Nowadays, 12-hour shifts for three days a week have become typical in most hospitals as recommended by the Institute of Medicine (IOM) (Stimpfel, Sloane & Aiken, 2012). The length of the shifts and the working days; however, are often unpredictable due to increased demand for patient care and high census episodes. Nursing shortages, along with a weak economy, have left hospital nurses with no choice, then to work extended hours and overtime. Long hour shifts, as well as mandatory overtime, has become an increasing

Illuminated manuscripts , a manuscript defined by decorative decal, complex and captivating appearances, was saved for books of high importance due to the costly and intricate makings. (Gardner’s Art Through the Ages) Manuscripts impacted the way books were portrayed and gave the less educated a chance to comprehend the text, hence for my paper I will be comparing and contrasting two manuscripts from Early Medieval and Gothic. The ‘Chi-Rho-Iota’ folio 34 recto ,from the ‘Book of Kells’, and ‘God as the Creator of the World’ folio 1 verso, from a moralized Bible. These manuscripts surpassed other manuscripts of their time and chose to rely on illustration rather than text making it comprehendible for all of society.

The Limbourg brothers began painting the manuscript in 1414 just after Pol received an expensive gift for Jean de Berry. Unfinished at his death in 1416, it was valued at 500 livres which made it the third most expensive manuscript in his collection. Given that this was unfinished and unbound the value placed on the piece was extremely high. It was further embellished in the 1440s by an anonymous painter. Then from 14850-1489 it was completed and left to what is now its present state by Jean Colombe who was commissioned by the Duke of Savoy. This is a very unusual occurrence because the patrons of illuminists often settled for unfinished manuscripts, thus the fact that this was completed after so many years is indicative of the great value placed on the