Book of Durrow
Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). Library., Rachel Moss · 2018
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The Book of Durrow' is among the earliest-surviving decorated manuscripts in north-western Europe. A masterpiece of Celtic art, it is believed to be the oldest fully decorated Insular Gospel that survives, pre-dating the Book of Kells by more than a century. Created in a monastery associated with the Irish saint Colum Cille (St Columba), its text and artwork reflect the formative years of a distinctive 'golden age' of artistic production in Ireland and Britain. This richly decorated introductory guide explores the manuscript's distinctive artwork, providing a fascinating view of the eclectic sources drawn upon by the scribe/illuminator to adorn this sacred text.
Book details
- Year
- 2018
- Language
- English
- Publisher
- Thames & Hudson, Limited
- Editions
- 1
- Pages
- 96
- ISBN
- 9780500294604
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