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Beschreibung
The Book of Kells, dating from about 800, is a brilliantly decorated manuscript of the four Gospels. This new official guide (German language edition), 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.
The Book of Kells, dating from about 800, is a brilliantly decorated manuscript of the four Gospels. This new official guide (German language edition), 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.
Details
Erscheinungsjahr: 2018
Medium: Taschenbuch
Inhalt: Kartoniert / Broschiert
ISBN-13: 9780500294222
ISBN-10: 0500294224
Sprache: Englisch
Einband: Kartoniert / Broschiert
Autor: Meehan, Bernard
Hersteller: Thames & Hudson
Thames and Hudson Ltd
Verantwortliche Person für die EU: preigu GmbH & Co. KG, Lengericher Landstr. 19, D-49078 Osnabrück, mail@preigu.de
Abbildungen: 98 illustrations, 96 in full colour
Maße: 248 x 190 x 9 mm
Von/Mit: Bernard Meehan
Erscheinungsdatum: 08.02.2018
Gewicht: 0,39 kg
Artikel-ID: 134935536

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