The Book Of Kells: Official Guide

Author: Bernard Meehan

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Price : $30.00 NZD
ISBN : 9780500480243
Publisher : Thames and Hudson Ltd
Imprint : Thames and Hudson Ltd
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Weight (g) : 0.39
Publication date : March 2018
Dimensions : 248mm X 190mm
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Availability date : March 2018
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Author : Bernard Meehan
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Language : English
Dewey classification : 091.09415
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Pages : 96
BIC subject : ACK
Illustrations : 98 illustrations, 96 in colour
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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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