The Book of Kells : an illustrated introduction to the manuscript in Trinity College, Dublin /

Title:

The Book of Kells : an illustrated introduction to the manuscript in Trinity College, Dublin /

Author:

Meehan, Bernard.

Format:

Book

Institution:

MassArt

Contents:

The Book and its background -- Decorative influences and parallels -- The scheme of decoration -- The purpose of the decoration -- Decorative themes: the book and the cross -- Angels -- The evangelists and their symbols -- Eucharistic symbolism -- Christ and his symbols: fish, snake and lion -- The peacock and the dove -- Illustrative features in the minor decoration -- Human figures and activities -- Minor animal decoration -- Scribes and artists -- How long did it take to produce? -- Vellum -- Writing materials and pigments -- Conclusion: 'The secrets of the artistry' -- Appendix I: Historical Background -- Appendix II: Losses, additions and Marginalla.

Online access:

No online access

Library holdings:

MassArt Main
ND3359.K4 M44 1994 – Available

• Available Temporarily at MassArt Reserves
  On reserve for HART 315-01: Medieval Manuscripts (Art History: Givans)
  On reserve for HART 210-01/02: Early Medieval Art (Art History: Givans)