Meehan, Bernard
The Book of Kells: Official Guide
- ISBN 13:
- 9780500480243
- author:
- Meehan, Bernard
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Thames & Hudson Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 96
- Dimensions:
- 24.8 x 19 centimetres (0.39 kg)
- Genre:
- Arts & Photography, Art, History,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Book of Kells: A Treasure of Medieval Europe This stunning book presents the intricate beauty of the Book of Kells, one of the greatest treasures of medieval Europe. Created around 800 AD, it is a masterpiece of medieval art, featuring full-page depictions of Evangelists and their symbols, lavish honorific openings to the Gospels, and extraordinary initials. The book explores the historical background of the manuscript, its artistic techniques, and the scribes and artists who worked on it. With over 50 full-size reproductions of complete pages of the manuscript, you can marvel at the intricate details that make this work so remarkable. Supplementary images place the manuscript in its setting, providing a deeper understanding of its iconography and style. By examining the Book of Kells through its historical context, artistic innovations, and technical aspects, this book offers a unique insight into one of the most fascinating manuscripts of medieval Europe.
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