The creation of an illuminated manuscript sometimes required several years of preparation. Discover how illuminators transformed their pigments into masterpieces on parchment.
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On the occasion of the 100th birthday of jazz legend Toots Thielemans, we compiled a list of our e-resources on jazz, music and musicology.
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Browse more than 750 Japanese prints online.
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The Toots Challenge explores Toots’ significance for young musicians by challenging them to work with his music and share their own interpretation with the widest possible audience!
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Discover 10 old maps from our cartographic collection that illustrate the geopolitical history of Ukraine.
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Christine de Pizan is often presented as one of the first feminists in history. How did she become a successful author? What were her favourite topics?
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The Management Committee of Belspo joins the numerous expressions of support from the Belgian and international scientific community regarding the armed conflict in Ukraine.
Continue reading "Statement concerning Ukraine – suspension of the execution of collaborations with the Russian Federation"
Several thousand works, dating back to the 17th – 19th century, will be made freely accessible in the coming years via Google Books
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KBR acquired the autograph manuscript of the orchestrated version of the ‘Messe for three voices in A major’ by Liège composer César Franck.
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On Saturdays, you can consult documents if you reserved them at least 2 days in advance. It will not be possible to order documents on site.
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With the purchase of three fully automated book scanners, KBR will be able to expand its […]
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Submit social media handles and hashtags that you think should be preserved.
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your search results in the catalogue now also list content from the e-resources.
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You no longer need a Covid Safe Ticket.
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In the 15th century, the various forms of art were related. What was the relationship between painting and miniature art at the end of the Middle Ages?
Continue reading "Who is following who: the painter or the miniaturist?"
The Nassau Chapel took a beating in the 20th century. Read here how the building survived the redevelopment of the Mont des Arts.
Continue reading "The Nassau Chapel: the story of the court chapel that became a museum (part 2)"
Specific access conditions apply for remote access to the e-resources.
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The study room will remain open throughout the summer months. From 1 July to 31 August, […]
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KBR adds an early drawing by Jenny Montigny (1875-1937) to its collections.
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The databases Electronic Enlightenment and Oxford Scholarship Online – Philosophy are now available in our reading […]
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Foodies can indulge their taste for gastronomy at albert, the brand-new restaurant on the 5th floor of the KBR building.
Continue reading "Albert opens its doors on 11 May"
For many, the “Chroniques de Hainaut” are the absolute masterpiece from the collection of the Burgundian dukes. But what makes this manuscript so special?
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You now have free access to the databases ‘Database of Latin Dictionaries’ and ‘International Bibliography of Humanism and the Renaissance’.
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On 26 March 2021, we commemorate the 150th anniversary of the death of François-Joseph Fétis. KBR keeps his personal library.
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To prevent damage by light, we change the manuscripts in the museum every 6 months. Why? Read all about it right here.
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The KBR museum and the reading room will open to the public under certain conditions.
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Five new e-resources have been added while some subscriptions have not been renewed.
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You now have remote access to all the digitised newspapers, periodicals and our e-resources.
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Browse photo novels that were published between 1955 and 1967.
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Zoom in on amazing miniatures, in full detail.
Continue reading "Browse 213 manuscripts from the Library of the Dukes of Burgundy"
The opening of the KBR museum is postponed due to the COVID-19 crisis.
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KBR digitised some hundred sources on the Belgian composer and put them online.
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Perform full-text searches in KBR’s digitised periodicals.
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The temporary pop-up formula in our restaurant is drawing to an end. The restaurant will be […]
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KBR’s complete collection of Bruegel’s prints can now be consulted online.
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On 18 October 2019, the colloquium ‘Saving the Web: the Promise of a Belgian Web Archive’ […]
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