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The Book of Kells: an illustrated introduction to the manuscripts in Trinity College Dublin / Bernard Meehan.
Fine Arts Library ND3359.K4 M44 2020
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- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Meehan, Bernard, author.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Book of Kells.
- Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland).
- Illumination of books and manuscripts, Celtic.
- Illumination of books and manuscripts, Medieval--Ireland.
- Illumination of books and manuscripts, Medieval.
- Ireland.
- Physical Description:
- 96 pages : illustrations, color facsimiles ; 25 cm
- Edition:
- Fully revised and updated edition.
- Place of Publication:
- London : Thames & Hudson, 2020.
- Summary:
- "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."-- Provided by publisher.
- Notes:
- This edition published in the United Kingdom in 2018 as The Book of Kells : Official Guide.
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 94-95) and index.
- ISBN:
- 0500480249
- 9780500480243
- OCLC:
- 1004921363
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