August 28, 2012–February 3, 2013
"Prayer,
both personal and communal, was an integral aspect of life in Europe
during the Middle Ages. The readings, rites, and prayers contained in
medieval Christian devotional books were often accompanied by lavish
decorations that were key in both fostering and expressing the religious
zeal of the faithful. Drawn primarily from the Getty Museum’s permanent
collection, The Art of Devotion in the Middle Ages, on display August 28, 2012–February 3, 2013, at the J. Paul Getty Museum, Getty Center,
features elaborately illuminated books executed in precious pigments
and gold. These prayer books not only played an important role in
everyday worship, but also served as material testaments to the piety of
the books’ owners."
