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Exploring the Book of Kells

George Otto Simms · 1988

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Simms, an authority on the Book of Kells, provides an introduction to the manuscript. One of Ireland's national treasures, the Book of Kells is shown in full color reproductions, along with information on the life and work of the monks in the monasteries of ancient Ireland The making of the Book of Kells. Who made the Books of Kells? ; Two monasteries ; Why was the Book of Kells written? ; How was the Book of Kells produced? -- The contents of the Book of Kells. The four evangelists ; The full-page portraits: Christ, Matthew, John ; Full-page scenes from the life of Christ ; Christ's family tree ; The little animals ; The capital letters -- The present home of the Book of Kells. Trinity College -- Conclusion. A work of art ; We look back

Book details

Year
1988
Publisher
O'Brien Press Ltd
Editions
1
Pages
64
ISBN
9781847170774

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