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Explore the World-Famous American Jewish Archives and Klau Library
The Klau Library 3101 Clifton Ave, CincinnatiJoin us for a behind-the-scenes exploration of the American Jewish Archives and Klau Library of Hebrew Union College – Jewish Institute of Religion. Visitors will be welcome to browse our public exhibits about the first American female Rabbi at the American Jewish Archives, or our exhibit on imaginary creatures in medieval and renaissance manuscripts and […]
Creatures in Medieval and Early Modern Books: Forms, Functions, and Artistic Fantasy
The Klau Library 3101 Clifton Ave, CincinnatiWhether scary or serene, malicious or benevolent, creatures were often represented on the pages of medieval and early modern books. In this introductory lecture to the exhibition, _Tales of Imaginary Creatures in Medieval and Renaissance Rare Books and Manuscripts_ , we explore the forms and functions of these fantastic beings, which appear not only in […]