The Book Of Kells (1920)

von Edward Sullivan

174 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

The Book of Kells is a book that was created in the early medieval period in Ireland, and is considered one of the most beautiful and important illuminated manuscripts in the world. It contains the four Gospels of the New Testament, along with various other texts and illustrations. The book is named after the monastery of Kells, where it was created in the late 8th or early 9th century. The book is known for its intricate and colorful illustrations, which include Celtic knots, animals, and other designs. In this book, Edward Sullivan provides a detailed analysis of the Book of Kells, including its history, art, and religious significance. He also provides a translation of the Latin text, as well as a discussion of the techniques used to create the illustrations. This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of illuminated manuscripts, medieval art, or Irish culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Themen: Belletristik Allgemein, nicht nach Genre
• ISBN: 9781120730152
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 21.11.2009
• Größe: 280 x 210 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC