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

Name: Book of Kells An Illustrated Introduction to the Manuscript in Trinity College Dublin
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ISBN: 9780500277904

ISBN-10: 0500277907

ISBN-13: 9780500277904

Edition: 2nd 1994 (Revised)

Authors: Bernard Meehan

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Book details

List price: $19.95
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 1994
Publisher: Thames & Hudson
Publication date: 2/17/1995
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 96
Size: 7.50" wide x 9.80" long x 0.40" tall
Weight: 0.792
Language: English

Bernard Meehan is Head of Research Collections and Keeper of Manuscripts at Trinity College Library, Dublin,owners of the Book of Kells.



The Book and its background


Decorative influences and parallels


The scheme of decoration


The purpose of the decoration


Decorative themes: the book and the cross


Angels


The evangelists and their symbols


Eucharistic symbolism


Christ and his symbols: fish, snake and lion


The peacock and the dove


Illustrative features in the minor decoration


Human figures and activities


Minor animal decoration


Scribes and artists


How long did it take to produce?


Vellum


Writing materials and pigments


Conclusion: 'The secrets of the artistry'


Appendix I: Historical Background


Appendix II: Losses, additions and Marginalla


Notes