Arts of the Book Exhibition at Chester Beatty Library

Arts of the Book, a new permanent exhibition of the Chester Beatty Library’s collections, opened on 17 May 2008. On display are books from the ancient world including the world famous Chester Beatty Love Poems (c.1160 BC), Egyptian Books of the Dead, beautifully illuminated medieval European manuscripts and fine European printed books, as well as Old Master prints. The exhibition also explores the richness of the Islamic manuscript tradition - illustrations and illuminations, calligraphy, and exquisite bindings from across the Middle East and India are exhibited. Highlights from East Asia include one of the finest collections of Chinese jade books in the world, Japanese picture-scrolls depicting fables and legends, and deluxe woodblock prints. Audio-visual programmes complement the exhibition, helping the visitor to learn more about the arts of the book throughout the world. Chester Beatty Library, Dublin Castle, Dublin 2 Phone + 353 1 4070750 www.cbl.ie