Problems in World History

Rise of Global Age Index
Class Calendar

Medieval Book of the Hours

These paintings were part of a masterpiece called Les Tres Riches Heures. Painted in France around 1410 C.E., they were part of an illustrated prayer book called the "book of the hours." The book included a calendar. These paintings were part of the calendar. The top painting accompanied the month of January and the bottom painting accompanied March.

If you'd like more information, or want to view the pictures for all twelve months then click here to go to the Les Tres Riches Heures exhibit at the Web Museum in Paris.

Contrast these paintings with those of the Renaissance by Botticelli. What are some of the differences? Similarities?

Comparing Documents in History Remember to identify your points of comparison.

For example, you might want to compare these paintings with Botticelli's by looking at way the artists represent the human beings.