The Book of Kells
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| Rating | : | 4.49 (795 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0500238944 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 256 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-07-26 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
. Bernard Meehan is Head of Research Collections and Keeper of Manuscripts at Trinity College Library, Dublin, owners of the Book of Kells
“This new British edition is a fantastic recreation of the tome that sits in repose at the library in Dublin’s Trinity College.” - NY Daily News Book Blog“Sheds much light on this treasured book and raises many more questions.” - Antiques and the Arts Weekly“A fine introduction to this extraordinarily beautiful work.” - Grand Rapids Press
250 illustrations, 230 in color. This newly photographed book explores the Book of Kells through its historical background; a display of the elements of the book at their actual size; the spectacular openings of the texts that precede the Gospels; a study of earlier and comparable manuscripts; detailed examination of symbols and themes, with special enlarged details; a look at the scribes and artists who worked on the manuscript; and a consideration of technical aspects, illuminated by recent scientific research. Supplementary images place the manuscript in its setting and provide comparisons for i
An important update to understanding Irish manuscripts Steve Herold The Book of Kells has long been considered one of the greatest art pieces of human history, and rightfully so. It was not properly studied until the mostly black and white Urs Graf reproduction of the early 1950s, and then seriously updated with the 1974 Thames and Hudson color work of 1974. In that volume Francoise Henry detailed the re. An amazing book with very clear detailed color photographs of different PDXbibliophile An amazing book with very clear detailed color photographs of different parts of the work. The text also provides a lot of detailed background information about the Book of Kells. A must have for anyone interested in art history and/or the Book of Kells.. Robert Walker said Magnificent. I have a book on Kells from about 1978 that was fabulous for its day, but this one by Meehan tops it by far. The reproductions are breath-taking and the text is scholarly to fault. The craftsmanship of fine printing, high quality paper, and excellent binding and book cover make this a museum piece. If you've fondness for this period of a