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Das Book of Kells: Offizielle Einfuhrung
Paperback / softback
Main Details
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Das Book of Kells: Offizielle Einfuhrung
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Bernard Meehan
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Paperback / softback | | Pages:96 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 248,Width 190 |
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| Category/Genre | Byzantine and medieval art c 500 CE to c 1400 |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9780500294222
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| Illustrations |
2 Illustrations, black and white; 96 Illustrations, color
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
Thames & Hudson Ltd
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| Imprint |
Thames & Hudson Ltd
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| Publication Date |
8 February 2018 |
| Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
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.
Author Biography
Bernard Meehan was (until his retirement at the end of 2016) Head of Research Collections and Keeper of Manuscripts at Trinity College Dublin, where the Book of Kells is on permanent exhibition. Meehan has published extensively on the Book of Kells, most recently The Book of Kells, published by Thames & Hudson in 2012: 'a triumph of scholarly investigation and interpretation', according to the Financial Times.
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