Books of hours
Subject
Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Scope Note: Books containing the prescribed order of prayers, readings from the bible, and rites for the canonical hours; often illuminated and intended for the lay community. For books containing the Divine Office for clerics or monastic contexts, use "breviaries."
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Ancient and Medieval Manuscript Leaves collection
Collection — Box Communal Collections 55
Identifier: MSP 136
Abstract
The Ancient and Medieval Manuscript Leaves collection contains leaves from Breviaries, Books of Hours, Antiphonaries, Bibles, an Anthology of Persian Poetry, Byzantine Music Notation, and a papyrus fragment. The collection demonstrates a variety of medieval texts and artistic styles. This particular collection is an excellent teaching tool for many classes in the humanities.
Dates:
30 B.C.E. - 18th Century