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This edition reproduces the most important of the fully decorated pages plus a series of enlargements showing the almost unbelievable minuteness of the detail; spiral and interlaced patterns, human and animal ornament - a combination of high seriousness and humour. Accompanying the illustrations is a new text by Bernard Meehan, the Keeper of Manuscripts at Trinity College, Dublin. He provides an authoritative analysis of these exuberant inventions, the artists, the text and the writing, and a full account of the historical background to the miraculous world of the Book of Kells.
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This review is from: The Book of Kells: An Illustrated Introduction to the Manuscript in Trinity College Dublin (Paperback)
This reproduction is excellent.
The history within and of the book provided are likewise first class. In addition, recognising that the source of the inks and dyes also provide a glimps in colour into the past as the majority are produced naturally from flora and fauna.
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Ideal if you want to know more,
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This review is from: The Book of Kells: An Illustrated Introduction to the Manuscript in Trinity College Dublin (Paperback)
Just heard of this book a short time before buying this. Id recommend this product if you need to know more. it will answer your questions (ofcourse not big philosopical ones) but the slightly extended basics. The pictures are very good, on every page. Well writen east to read. Thumbs up from me.
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beautiful, beautiful book,
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This review is from: The Book of Kells: An Illustrated Introduction to the Manuscript in Trinity College Dublin (Paperback)
Many pictures of the absolute classic of Celtic illumination. Beautiful, colorful, wonderful. Nice comments about it as well. great book.
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