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Handwritten: ten
centuries of manuscript treasures from the Staatsbibliothek zu Berlin
26 November 2011 –
18 March 2012National Library of Australia
Handwritten: ten
centuries of manuscript treasures from the Staatsbibliothek zu Berlin
features 100 unique
manuscript treasures from Germany’s largest library.
From medieval
illuminated manuscripts to the letters and works of world-renowned writers,
explorers, scientists and philosophers, visitors to Canberra have a rare
opportunity to view priceless manuscripts created over a period of more than
1000 years.
Handwritten is a who’s who of some of the
world’s greatest thinkers and creators. Browse exquisite illuminated
manuscripts, rare letters, sketches, documents and priceless musical scores,
including Michelangelo,
Machiavelli, Newton, Galileo, Descartes, Nightingale and Einstein, to name just
a few.
The collection of
musical scores alone is extraordinary. Never before have such significant
manuscripts by Handel, Bach, Beethoven, Mozart, Haydn, Brahms and nine other
famous German composers come to Australia.
From Dante’s
Divine Comedy to Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro, this is a
not-to-be-missed chance to come face to face with significant moments in human
endeavour. There are explanatory notes throughout and the National Library has
also created ‘The Mind’, a relaxed space where people can take a moment to
immerse themselves in the content of the exhibition and access the complementary
digital resources.
The National Library
of Australia in Canberra is the only Australian venue.
Book your free
ticket at http://profile.eventarc.com/profile/handwritten
