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Painted Labyrinth: The World of the Lindisfarne Gospels [Illustrated] (Paperback)

by Michelle P. Brown (Author)

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Paperback: 48 pages
Publisher: British Library Publishing Division; Rev. Ed edition (15 May 2003)
Language English
ISBN-10: 0712348115
ISBN-13: 978-0712348119
Product Dimensions: 25.6 x 19.4 x 0.8 cm

Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)

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This book forms an excellent introduction to what is one of the most significant of all Western manuscript texts --The Australian Library Texts

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Published to coincide with a British Library exhibition of the same name, 'Painted Labyrinth: The World of the Lindisfarne Gospels' looks at the background and history of this breathtaking artwork and symbol of Christian faith. Both illustrated and readable, the book is divided into short sections, each examining an aspect of the Anglo-Saxon world, the heritage of the people who lived and ruled at this time, and how and why this great book was created. There is a list of suggested further reading, and a complete list of artefacts and manuscripts in the accompanying exhibition.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A real gem, 1 Nov 2004

By	Kurt Messick "FrKurt Messick" (London, SW1) - See all my reviews (TOP 10 REVIEWER) (REAL NAME)

In a mere 48 pages, author Michelle Brown, currator of illuminated manuscripts at the British Library, has put together a wonderful expose of the Lindisfarne Gospels, one of the beautiful illuminated productions to come out of the Irish monastic/scholarly traditions of the so-called Dark Ages. One can wonder how an age that could produce such exquisite books as the Lindisfarne Gospel could ever be called 'dark'.

The Lindisfarne Gospel is a piece of art, and a piece of history. It is a significant milestone in the history of Celtic and Anglo-Saxon development. Brown's book has illuminations of a more modern sort on every page, pictures and graphics, illustrating the beauty, grandeur, and history of this great work. The Lindisfarne Gospels helped to define Christianity for the local culture, connecting it with the larger world of Christendom.

The Lindisfarne Gospels' artistry lies not only in the beautiful pages, but in great attention to detail throughout. The colours and pages, the hinges and covers, the stitching and construction all testify to an unparalleled care for craftsmanship. The influences of Celtic and Anglo-Saxon imagery is clearly seen in the illuminations and construction, which in turn influenced the further development of those traditions. The calligraphy was influenced by Roman, Greek and Germanic lettering, blending things together in an astonishingly complementary way.

This book would be a gem for the pictures alone; with the brief, insightful text by Michelle Brown, the book becomes a real gift to the reader.

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