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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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?
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In this workshop at the KBR museum, you will discover how medieval artists transformed plants into colours which they used to paint miniatures.
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In this workshop at the KBR museum, you will discover how medieval artists transformed plants into colours which they used to paint miniatures.
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On the contrary: before the invention of printing, there was no other means of reproducing a text.
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In the 15th century, present-day Belgium is part of the realm of the Dukes of Burgundy.
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The library of the Dukes of Burgundy is one of the finest manuscript collections of its time.
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