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portada The Book of Kells
Type
Physical Book
Publisher
Author
Category
Arte y Fotografía
Year
2012
Language
English
Pages
256
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
0500238944
ISBN13
9780500238943
Edition No.
01

The Book of Kells

Bernard Meehan (Author) · Thames and Hudson · Hardcover

The Book of Kells - Bernard Meehan

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Synopsis "The Book of Kells "

A new book by the Keeper of Manuscripts at Trinity College Library that represents the glories of the Book of Kells for today’s readers, revealing the astounding detail and richness of one of the greatest treasures of medieval Europe. One of the most remarkable manuscripts to survive from the early Middle Ages in Europe, the Book of Kells was probably painted around 800 in a monastery at Iona in Scotland or Kells in Ireland, or perhaps in both places. Extraordinarily inventive and intricate imagery accompanies the texts of the four Gospels: full-page depictions of Evangelists and their symbols, lavish honorific openings to the Gospels, extraordinary initials, and decoration that combines complex interlace, animals, and human figures. This newly photographed book explores the Book of Kells through its historical background; a display of the elements of the book at their actual size; the spectacular openings of the texts that precede the Gospels; a study of earlier and comparable manuscripts; detailed examination of symbols and themes, with special enlarged details; a look at the scribes and artists who worked on the manuscript; and a consideration of technical aspects, illuminated by recent scientific research. The rich illustrations feature more than fifty full-size reproductions of complete pages of the manuscript plus enlarged details that allow one to relish the intricacy of elements barely visible to the naked eye. Supplementary images place the manuscript in its setting and provide comparisons for its iconography and style. 250 illustrations, 230 in color

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Elena Alejandra Davicino Tuesday, March 04, 2025
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Es un libro maravilloso. El texto muy interesante y esclarecedor más sus imágenes que impactan nuestra sensibilidad de manera única regalan una fiesta que se celebra en cada pagina. Vale la pena la espera y justifica el desembolso. El libro llego impecable.

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 José Luis Sandoval Orozco Thursday, August 28, 2025
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Libro bien editado, pasta dura en caja protectora, ( slip case ), aprox., 10 x 13 pulgadas, hojas cosidas con hilo, excelentes ejemplos de la escritura uncial usada antes del año 1000, en resumen: toda una obra de arte en la manufactura de libros; el ejemplar me llegó bien empacado y en perfecto estado.

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