Book of Hours by Unknown 14th Century French Artists | Style Imitating Art

Are y’all ready for another style challenge? Here’s the next one!

About Style Imitating Art

Style Imitating Art is hosted by Salazar of 14 Shades of Grey, Shelbee of Shelbee on the Edge, and Marsha of Marsha in the Middle. Style Imitating Art challenges us to draw style inspiration from pieces of art. Every other Monday, one of the hosts, acting as presenter, selects an inspiration image that they will each post on their blogs. The following Monday, each host shares her art inspired outfit. Participants are invited to submit their art inspired outfits to the presenter by 10:00 p.m. EST on the Tuesday following the hosts’ art inspired outfit posts. The following day, Wednesday, the presenter will share all of the submissions on her blog.

You don’t have to be a blogger to join either! In fact, you don’t even have to join but you can still use the art to inspire an outfit just for the sake of trying something different. If you want to share your inspired outfit, we invite you do so on Instagram or any other social media platform that you prefer. Just be sure to tag Salazar, Shelbee, or Marsha or use #TeamLOTSStyle and #StyleImitatingArt so the hosts know you have joined. Go have some fun in your closets and join the SIA challenge next week!

This Week’s Presenter

Being on a recent medieval kick, Salazar chose this 14th Century Book of Hours by unknown French artists. What sets it apart from other medieval manuscripts is the cut-outs all along the borders of the pages. You really have to look at the GIF below of the turning of the pages to appreciate the intricate details in the cut-outs. You can use the lacy border as inspiration or the vibrant illustrations on the pages of the book or a combination of both. Whatever inspiration strikes, follow it!

The Artwork

Book of Hours by Unknown 14th Century French Artists

To learn more about this stunning book, I have provided a few links with additional information.

Resources

• A Cut Above the Rest…? Unraveling the Mystery of the Walters “Lace” Manuscript
• New Eyes on Old Books: Unraveling the Mystery of the Walters Lace Manuscript. Baltimore, MD, The Walters, February 17th, 2021 [Lecture]
• The Walters Art Museum: Book of Hours

If you are feeling inspired to create your own outfit inspired by any part of this medieval book and you want to be featured in Salazar’s review post on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, please be sure to submit your photos to 14shadesofgreyblog@gmail.com by 10:00 p.m. EST on Tuesday, April 23, 2024.

Happy styling! 

Keeping it on the edge, 

Shelbee

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