Arkhênum Society

The ever-splendid BibliOdyssey features the Arkênum Society, who digitize rare historic prints including the showcased Milanese illuminated manuscript from 1430 that has such wonderful illustrated animal and botanical borders. I find these very interesting from a current design perspective—we don't pay enough attention to what has come before, and manuscripts like these offer some intruiging grid layouts and opportunities for illustration that could easily feel fresh if applied to modern design. Don't miss the original post with links to the parent site (the animals are the tip of the iceburg).