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

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

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By: Bernard Meehan

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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 into 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.

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Title: The Book of Kells: An Illustrated Introduction to the Manuscript in Trinity College Dublin
By: Bernard Meehan
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 96
Vendor: Thames & Hudson
Publication Date: 2020

Dimensions: 9.8 X 7.6 (inches)
Weight: 14 ounces
ISBN: 0500480249
ISBN-13: 9780500480243
Stock No: WW480243

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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.