Author

Publication

2018 - Thames & Hudson, Limited

Language

English

Word Count

24,000 words, Guess

Page Count

96 pages

Identifiers

  • ISBN-139780500294604
  • ISBN-100500294607
  • OCLC Control Number1034875726
  • Better World Books9780500294604
  • Open LibraryOL37969226M

Classifications

  • LCCND3359.D87
  • LCCND3359.D87 M67 2018

Description

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.

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