Harvard Art Law Journal: Carla Rossi’s Article

In June 2025, the Harvard Art Law Journal published a peer-reviewed article by Prof. Carla Rossi titled “Biblioclasm for Profit: The Legal Implications of Dismembering Western Medieval Illuminated Manuscripts”.

🔎 The article examines the legal and ethical consequences of manuscript dismemberment and the role of antiquarian lobbies in shaping public narratives.

https://isfida.academia.edu/CarlaRossi

It also addresses the ReceptioGate affair and the need for institutional transparency.
🔗 Read more on receptiogate.info

#HarvardArtLaw #ReceptioGate #ManuscriptEthics

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