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This event is in the past.It took place on April 6, 2026 at The Morbid Anatomy Library and Gift Shop.

Masterpieces of Skin: Medieval Manuscripts on Parchment and Vellum 1
Literature Talk
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Masterpieces of Skin: Medieval Manuscripts on Parchment and Vellum

Sunset Park

Discover how medieval scribes turned animal skins into illuminated manuscripts, revealing belly buttons, hair patterns, and flesh textures that made holy texts literally flesh. Art historian Brenda Edgar unpacks the luminous, otherworldly decorations and quirks of bodies-turned-books.

Medieval art history
Dark academia vibes
Expert art historian
Morbid curiosity

Tips

🕖7 PM ET (NYC time)
📹recording sent to ticket holders after

The Morbid Anatomy Library and Gift Shop

254 36th St 2nd floor, C248, Brooklyn, NY 11232, USA

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