Book Of Kells

Product Description

The Book of Kells" is a masterpiece of medieval art a brilliantly decorated version of the four Gospels with full-page depictions of Christ the Virgin & the Evangelists as well as a wealth of smaller decorative painting. This new book by the Keeper of Manuscripts at Trinity College Library Dublin represents on a generous scale the glories of the " Book of Kells" for todays readers revealing the astounding detail & richness of one of the greatest treasures of medieval art. Its illustrations feature 59 full-size reproductions of complete pages of the manuscript & in addition enlarged details that allow one to relish the intricacy of elements barely visible to the naked eye. We explore " The Book of Kells" through its historical background; a display of the elements of the book actual size; the spectacular openings of the texts that precede the Gospels; a study of earlier & comparable manuscripts; detailed examination of symbols & themes with special enlarged details; a look at the scribes & artists who worked on the manuscript; & a consideration of technical aspects illuminated by recent scientific research."