Book of Beasts: The Bestiary in the Medieval World

$60.00 at The Getty Museum.

Shortlisted for the Alfred H. Barr Jr. Award Edited by Elizabeth MorrisonWith Larisa Grollemond Brimming with lively animals both real and fantastic, the bestiary was one of the great illuminated manuscript traditions of the Middle Ages. Encompassing imaginary creatures such as the unicorn, siren, and griffin; exotic beasts including the tiger, elephant, and ape; as well as animals native to Europe like the beaver, dog, and hedgehog, the bestiary is a vibrant testimony to the medieval understanding of animals…