The Book of Kells: Small Journal

Trinity College Trinity College Library

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Author
Trinity College Trinity College Library
Publish Date
2016-08-23
Book Type
Hardcover
Number of Pages
128
Publisher Name
National Geographic Books
ISBN-10
0500420491
ISBN-13
9780500420492
citemno
216020
Edition
Jou
SKU
9780500420492

Description

The Book of Kells is a masterpiece of western calligraphy, undoubtedly the finest remaining example of an illuminated manuscript, and one of the most important surviving artifacts from medieval Europe. Named after the Abbey of Kells, some forty miles north of Dublin, where it was held for centuries, the Book of Kells was produced around the year 800 CE, probably in both Scotland and Ireland. It is a text of the four Gospels in Latin, employing expert calligraphy and decoration, rare colors, and other embellishments that make it a true work of art.

Paying homage to its incredible beauty, this handy paperback journal, lined throughout, has a beautiful cover drawn from the Book of Kells.