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Plants, remedies and apothecaries; the medieval garden
The exhibition “Plants, Remedies and Apothecaries”explores a science that developed out of the basic principles of Greek and Roman medicine and the contributions of Arab-Islamic culture, using nature as the basis of its action.
Plants, remedies and apothecaries
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Monastery of Pedralbes. The Monastery Treasures
The exhibition “The Monastery of Pedralbes. The Monastery Treasures” presents a unique collection of works of art, furniture, and secular and liturgical objects from the monastery treasure, built up, conserved and restored over the centuries by the Poor Clare community.
Monastery of Pedralbes. The Monastery Treasures
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Reopening of the chapel of Sant Miquel: Divine Murals Exhibition
The Royal Monastery of Pedralbes reopens the chapel of St. Michael with its magnificent Gothic paintings completely restored. The visitor who approaches the monastery will be able to enjoy this 14th century pictorial jewel commissioned by the Ferrer Bassa workshop.
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Monastery storage furniture. The greatness of simplicity
Inside the monastery’s old infirmary, time stands still by observing the basic construction and the lack of decoration of the community’s container furniture where utility and functionality prevail above else.
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THE LOTUS MOON Art and poetry of a Buddhist nun Ōtagaki Rengetsu (1791-1875)
Ōtagaki Rengetsu, Buddhist nun, martial arts expert, poet, calligrapher, ceramicist and painter, was surely one of the most creative women in 19th century Japan. She experienced the impermanence of the world through spirituality and artistic experience.
