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This is essentially a scholarly introduction to the Book of Kells, the ancient illuminated manuscript of the gospels housed at Trinity College in Dublin. The text is laced with 117 mostly color photographs of the book's beautifully illustrated pages. For religious and art collections.
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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For the fiscally conservative library, this fine, small book is an ideal substitute for the recent $18,000 facsimile of Ireland's renowned Book of Kells, the most famous of all illuminated medieval Gospels. This representation might not include all 680 illuminated pages, but it does offer 110 color illustrations, including dozens of enlargements, that permit the reader to ponder the excruciatingly complex ornamentation which makes the Book a masterpiece of Celtic interlacing. Meehan, keeper of manuscripts at Trinity College Dublin, which has housed the Book since the seventeenth century, provides erudite but direct commentary about the Book's background, its motifs and themes, and even the material from which it is constructed. Patricia Monaghan
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
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"The most precious object in the western world",
By Marc Ruby™ "The Noh Hare™" (Warren, MI USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Book Of Kells 2e (Paperback)
Resting at Trinity College Dublin is one of the truly singular products of early European art. This is 'The Book of Kells,' an ornately illuminated rendition of the four gospels, rendered sometime in the Ninth Century. It has been both an influence and an inspiration since the time of its making, illustrating both the story it tells, and the subtle mind of symbolists who wove the story and the art together.One of the key problems the student of illustrated art suffers in any attempt to study 'The Book of Kells' is the simple matter of access. I believe that the replica edition of the book cost nearly $20,000 when it was published, and most other resources limit themselves to only the most famous of the pages. Only a few detailed studies exist, and this one, written by Bernard Meehan (Keeper of Manuscripts at Trinity College), is one of the best, both in terms of quality and quantity of reproduction as well as a literate and thorough discussion. Meehan covers the book's history, influences and parallels, the decorative scheme, and many of the decorative themes used by the illuminators. He also spends time on the more technical aspects of ink and paper. He does this in a pleasant, straightforward yet academically thorough style that is often a fount of information. Where he does not go himself, he provides indications of other possibilities for research and thought. Meehan's agenda is simply to present one of the wonders of human creativity for all to see and enjoy, and he succeeds admirably.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
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Good Manuscript Reference,
By A Customer
This review is from: Book Of Kells 2e (Paperback)
This little book on the Kells Manuscript is one of the best I've ever seen. Of the 117 plates there are only 6 in black and white and the color plates are true to the colors of the Book of Kells. A great many of the plates are of close up details of the pages. A wonderful variety of the Kells pages are displayed with plenty of descriptive texts.
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Exactly What it says it is!,
This review is from: Book Of Kells 2e (Paperback)
I have been fond of Celtic art for many years now, and I have managed to collect a number of books on the subject. Most tend to be how to draw the art. Though some books, such as the George Bain book, give some history, back ground information is often lacking. When I took on a project involving a page from the Book of Kells, the Bernard Meehan book kept coming up. Now I know why. It is a short overview, an introduction to the Book of Kells. But is packed with information. From pigments used, the number of calves slaughtered to make the vellum, to brief discussions on the different patterns and zoomorpic animals, there is a remarkable wealth of information for th reader. While lavishly illustrated with many colour prints, this is a book about art, not a book of art.This is not a coffee table type book. For me, it is a work of reference to be turned to for information and knowledge when needed. This now has a valued place on my bookshelf.
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