Royal Manuscripts App Launched by British Library
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
From Medieval to Modern – Royal Manuscripts App from the British Library
Royal Manuscripts: The Genius of Illumination is the
British Library’s first major exhibition to bring together the Library’s
Royal collection, a treasure trove of illuminated manuscripts collected
by the kings and queens of England between the 9th and 16th centuries.
Launching on 11 November this dazzling exhibition will debunk the myth
that these were ‘the Dark Ages’ by showcasing beautiful artistic
artifacts.
To
coincide with the exhibition an app has been created by the British
Library, in collaboration with Toura, for use on iPhone, Android and
iPad devices. The application features 58 of the illuminated manuscripts
in high-resolution detail and includes 500 images, 6 videos of British
Library experts exploring the history and detail of the manuscripts and
informative text.
The app is available to download worldwide for iPhone, iPad and Android devices. Costs are outlined below:
£2.49
iPhone and Android, £3.99 iPad, with an introductory offer of £1.49 for
iPhone and £2.49 for iPad until the exhibition opens. http://www.bl.uk/app
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