- Paperback: 32 pages
- Publisher: Dover Publications Inc. (1 Oct 1982)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0486243451
- ISBN-13: 978-0486243450
- Product Dimensions: 31.2 x 23.6 x 0.3 cm
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Worth the money but it could have been so much more, 1 Jun 2000
By Mark Josef - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Book of Kells: Selected Plates in Full Colour (Dover Fine Art, History of Art) (Paperback)
This book of color plates seems amazing, and almost is. However, the quality of the plates falls short of the mark. The colors are dull and faded, and the image resolution far lower than it should be. The Chi Rho page, probably the most beautiful page in the Book of Kells, shows almost none of the amazingly minute detail that it should. Other books--like the Thames & Hudson--show far more detail with more vivid colors than this. On the other hand, this book has larger pages than others, which is nice.
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transcends time & religion, 26 Nov 1999
By DJ Rix - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Book of Kells: Selected Plates in Full Colour (Dover Fine Art, History of Art) (Paperback)
32 full color plates from one of the world's greatest books. Although it is Christian art, the Kells reflects centuries of preChristian style & mystery in its bestiary of cats & dragons, its peacock feathers, poses & intertwining lines. There is something in this art that transcends time & religion. The price is a bargain. Bob Rixon
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art, 15 Dec 2009
By Linda Hooper "x bodybuilder" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Book of Kells: Selected Plates in Full Colour (Dover Fine Art, History of Art) (Paperback)
The Book of Kells was some what of a disappointment to me. The art work from this ancient book is beautiful,but I was expecting more commentary on the work. It also a very thin soft cover book which will in time be creased and damaged. I wanted more backstory since I tend to be a ancient art buff. But if all you are interested in is the art and only wanted to see the intricate designs its fine.
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