I have recently narrowed down my research topic to focus more on RIT's Cary Collection's illuminated manuscript inventory and educational methods. I think the thesis statement is have settled on is, "How does RIT's Cary collection and other museums educate the public on medieval art and history through illuminated manuscripts."
My current abstract:
The paper examines how RIT'S Cary Collection and other museums educate the public on medieval art through illuminated manuscripts. In this paper, I consider how these institutions balance medieval history with explanations of the production techniques used at the time, such as calligraphy, painting, and gilding. Ultimately, my research paper argues that the Cary Collection's approach to teaching about medieval art and history through manuscripts preserves scholarly integrity on the subject and helps foster a broader appreciation of manuscripts as an art form.
Awesome to see the progress your making on refining your topic. You might start examining the Cary collection as well, to see what collections we have for comparison and application of your findings.
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