An illustrated introduction to the manuscript in trinity college dublin. A portable, paperback journal, lined throughout, and with a cover drawn from the book of kells. Be inspired by the scribes of the book of kells, the masterpiece of celtic art and calligraphy, and create your own 5year journal. This barcode number lets you verify that youre getting exactly the right version or edition of a book. The book of kells is a masterpiece of medieval art a brilliantly decorated version of the four gospels with fullpage depictions of christ, the. Produced around 800, it presents a text of the gospels employing decoration that is not only extraordinarily rich and colourful but also, in places, deeply enigmatic. New research is rewriting the history of the worlds most famous early medieval manuscript a lavishly illustrated 1,200yearold copy of the gospels known today as the book of kells. Inspired by the beauty of the book of kells are five exquisitely designed gift products. The book of kells is one of the great treasures of medieval europe. Bernard meehan was until his retirement at the end of 2016 head of research collections and keeper of manuscripts at trinity college dublin, where the book of kells is on permanent exhibition. The book of kells reproductions from the manuscript in. The book of kells is a masterpiece of medieval art a brilliantly decorated version of the four gospels with fullpage depictions of christ, the virgin and the evangelists as well as a wealth of smaller decorative painting.
The book of kells is a medieval illuminated manuscript handwritten and decorated by irish monks living in the british isles around 800 ce. The insular gospel books 650800 thames and hudson 1987 isbn 0500234744 meyvaert, paul. This collection of 20 notecards with envelopes features exquisite details from the book of kells. This official guide by the former keeper of manuscripts at the library of trinity college, dublin, where the book of kells is on permanent display, provides fascinating insights into one of the greatest surviving examples of medieval art. The book of kells, dating from about 800 ce, is a beautifully decorated manuscript of the four gospels.
Its function and audience, british library 1997 isbn 0712304991 george henderson, from durham to kells. Journal javascript seems to be disabled in your browser. Paying homage to the incredible beauty of the book of kells, this exquisitelyproduced fiveyear journal offers ample space to record plans, ideas, reflections, and more. It contains the latin texts of the four christian gospels, but thats actually its least noteworthy feature. This 9th century illuminated gospel is the finest example of irish monastic artistry. The book of kells manuscripts at trinity trinity college dublin. The book of kells was probably produced in a monastery on the isle of iona, scotland, to honor saint columba in the early 8th century. Sir edward sullivan, the book of kells bracken 1988. Used items may not include supplementary materials such as cds or access codes. The plates from the book of kells were photographed by john kennedy of the green studio. Published simultaneously in great britain by thames and hudson. Newlyphotographed images from the book of kells are produced with unprecedented clarity and depth. Animal notecards 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.
Includes 126 colour plates and 75 monochrome illustrations. The book of kells, dating from about 800, is a brilliantly decorated manuscript of the four gospels. It was created in a columban monastery in either britain or ireland and may have had. The illustrations in the guide include reproductions. A beautifullyproduced fiveyear journal featuring details from the magnificent book of kells. An illustrated introduction to the manuscript in trinity college dublin, was first published in 1994. Experience the magnificence and wonder of the book of kells more fully than ever before. The book contains reproductions from the manuscript in trinity college, dublin. It was stolen in the 11th century, at which time its cover was torn off and it was thrown into a ditch. One of the most remarkable manuscripts to survive from the early middle ages in europe, the book of kells was probably painted around 800 in. This new book will enrich people interested in manuscripts, in design, in celtic art. 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.
The text of the gospels is mostly taken from the vulgate bible, and it has several passages from earlier versions of the bible, such as the vetus latina. 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. The rich illustrations feature more than fifty fullsize reproductions of complete pages of the manuscript. Named after the abbey of kells, some forty miles north of dublin, where it was held for. Accompanying the illustrations is a new text by bernard meehan, the keeper of manuscripts at trinity college, dublin. Each notebook has rules white pages, with a total page count of 192 pages. An illustrated introduction to the manuscript in trinity college dublin, was. A new book by the keeper of manuscripts at trinity college library that represents the glories of the book of kells for todays readers, revealing the astounding detail and richness of one of the greatest treasures of medieval europe. Burger king challenges the book of kells global trademark. 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. May show signs of minor shelf wear and contain limited notes and highlighting. Book of kells medieval studies oxford bibliographies. After a viking raid, the book was moved to kells, ireland, sometime in the 9th century. The book of kells, irelands finest national treasure, is in the collection of trinity college library, dublin.
You can begin your journal at any time, turning to the next available section for each day as the years move on. The book of kells commented by bernard meehan thursday. The book of kells is an illuminated manuscript in latin of the four gospels of the new testament together with some extra texts and tables it was created by celtic monks about 800 ad or slightly earlier. An esteemed treasure, the book of kells is a revered symbol of irish culture. Reproductions from the manuscript in trinity college, dublin by henry, francoise. One of the most remarkable manuscripts to survive from the early middle ages in europe, the book of kells was probably painted around 800 in a monastery at. It is now reissued in a completely restructured, rewritten, redesigned and freshly illustrated edition. Detailed discussion of the decoration, engagement with recent scholarship, and observations rooted in meehans unique access to the manuscript elevate the commentarys value for specialists and students.
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