The book of Kells: official guide

'The Book of Kells,' dating from about 800, is a brilliantly decorated manuscript of the four Gospels. This new official guide, by the former Keeper of Manuscripts at Trinity College Library, Dublin, provides fascinating insights inot the 'Book of Kells,' revealing the astounding...

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1. Verfasser: Meehan, Bernard (VerfasserIn)
Format: Buch
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: London Thames & Hudson 2018
Ausgabe:Fully revised and updated edition
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Zusammenfassung:'The Book of Kells,' dating from about 800, is a brilliantly decorated manuscript of the four Gospels. This new official guide, by the former Keeper of Manuscripts at Trinity College Library, Dublin, provides fascinating insights inot the 'Book of Kells,' revealing the astounding detail and richness of one of the greatest works of medieval art. The illustrations in the guide include reproductions of complete pages, and details that allow one to marvel at the intricacy of the decoration. 'The Book of Kells' is explored through its historical background; its structure; its decorative elements, including the richness of its symbols and themes; the scribes and artists who worked on the manuscript; and the tools and pigments used in its creation
Beschreibung:Originally published in 1994 as: The book of Kells : an illustrated introduction to the manuscripts in Trinity College Dublin
Beschreibung:96 Seiten Illustrationen 25 cm
ISBN:9780500480243
0500480249

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