The Book of Kells: An Illustrated Introduction to the Manuscript in Trinity College Dublin

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Author: Bernard Meehan

Title: The Book of Kells: An Illustrated Introduction to the Manuscript in Trinity College Dublin

Binding: Paperback

Number Of Pages: 96

Release Date: 2020-03-24

Details: A captivating guide to Ireland's greatest cultural treasure-the Book of Kells manuscript at Trinity College, Dublin. The Book of Kells, dating from about 800 CE, is a beautifully decorated manuscript of the four Gospels. This official guide by the former Keeper of Manuscripts at the Library of Trinity College, Dublin, where the Book of Kells is on permanent display, provides fascinating insights into one of the greatest surviving examples of medieval art. The illustrations in this guide include striking reproductions of complete pages, and details that reveal the astounding intricacy and richness of the decoration. The Book of Kells is explored through its historical background; its structure; its decorative elements, including its use of symbols and themes; the scribes and artists who worked on the manuscript; and the tools and pigments used in its creation. 98 illustrations

EAN: 9780500480243

Package Dimensions: Height: 9.8 Inches, Length: 7.5 Inches, Weight: 0.881849048 Pounds, Width: 0.5 Inches

Languages: en

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