Výstava Moc inkoustu: Středověká knižní kultura na Moravě v Moravském zemském archivu v Brně (23. dubna – 19. května 2024)
Exhibition Moc inkoustu: Středověká knižní kultura na Moravě at the Moravian Land Archive in Brno (23 April - 19 May 2024)

Summary/Abstract: The exhibition "Moc inkoustu: Středověká knižní kultura na Moravě" was held at the Moravian Provincial Archive in Brno from April 23 to May 19, 2024. Organized by the Institute of Auxiliary Historical Sciences and Archival Studies at Masaryk University, it showcased the evolution of book culture in Moravia from the manuscript beginnings to the invention of printing. The exhibition featured contributions from various institutions, including the Moravian Provincial Archive, the Brno City Archive, and the Olomouc Archdiocese. Highlights included the Antiphonary of Eliška Rejčka and the Brno legal book from 1446. The exhibition also included educational programs and workshops, allowing visitors to experience historical book-making techniques. A podcast series, "Archiválie z jedné a druhé kapsy," was created to promote the exhibition, featuring significant exhibits like the Rajhrad manuscript from the 9th century. The exhibition aimed to present the best of Moravian book culture and provide insights into the medieval and early modern periods. It emphasized the importance of books in shaping culture, religion, and society. The accompanying catalog offered further information on the exhibits, highlighting their historical significance.

• Details
• Contents