Susan Boynton looks at this, along with bibliophilia, libraries, and the study of medieval liturgy in her new book.

Acclaimed vocal ensemble Blue Heron performs a celebration of Christmas in 16th century Spain, from mystical motets to vivacious villancicos. The group’s artistic director, Scott Metcalfe, shares ...

Music in Art, Vol. 32, No. 1/2, Music in Art: Iconography as a Source for Music History Volume III (Spring–Fall 2007), pp. 93-101 (9 pages) Frame drums, percussion instruments consisting of a membrane ...

Written as Islam swept across the Iberian Peninsula, the Silos Apocalypse, a 10th-century illuminated manuscript, depicts biblical visions of the end of the world. One of the most dazzling ...

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