The Book of Kells /
Bernard Meehan.
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| Summary: | The Book of Kells is one of the great treasures of medieval Europe. Produced around 800, it presents a text of the Gospels employing decoration that is not only extraordinarily rich and colourful but also, in places, deeply enigmatic. This new book will enrich people interested in manuscripts, in design, in Celtic art, in religious imagery, and in the world of Irish studies. It will be a revelation even to those familiar with the great Book of Kells. We are guided through full-page depictions of Christ, the Evangelists and their symbols, lavish openings to the Gospels, inventive lettering, and combinations of complex interlace, animals and human figures. - Publisher. |
| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Thames & Hudson,
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| Notes: | "250 illustrations, 230 in color." In slipcase. Includes bibliographical references and index. Physical description: 256 pages : illustrations (chiefly colour) ; 33 cm. more |
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Historical background. Later history of the manuscript ; Binding and rebinding ; Later additions and annotations
The elements of the book. Hebrew names ; Canon tables ; The Virgin and Child ; Breves Causae and Argumenta ; The Gospels ; Matthew's Gospel ; Mark's Gospel ; Luke's Gospel ; John's Gospel
Decoration. Antecedents and influences ; Symbols and themes ; Imaging the Gospels ; Concealed illustrations ; Uncertainties
Scribes and artists. The scribes' work ; The scribes ; The artists ; The speed of scribes and artists
Physical features of the book. Vellum ; Tools used ; Pigments and inks ; Constructing the decoration ; Bindings and shrines
Preludes and parallels
Structure of the book with a guide to noteworthy pages. Counting the leaves ; Collation map.
Introduction
Historical background. Later history of the manuscript ; Binding and rebinding ; Later additions and annotations
The elements of the book. Hebrew names ; Canon tables ; The Virgin and Child ; Breves Causae and Argumenta ; The Gospels ; Matthew's Gospel ; Mark's Gospel ; Luke's Gospel ; John's Gospel
Decoration. Antecedents and influences ; Symbols and themes ; Imaging the Gospels ; Concealed illustrations ; Uncertainties
Scribes and artists. The scribes' work ; The scribes ; The artists ; The speed of scribes and artists
Physical features of the book. Vellum ; Tools used ; Pigments and inks ; Constructing the decoration ; Bindings and shrines
Preludes and parallels
Structure of the book with a guide to noteworthy pages. Counting the leaves ; Collation map.