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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Get your research on our collections published in ‘In Monte Artium’, KBR’s peer-reviewed scholarly journal.
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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.
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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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