The Book of Kells

The Book of Kells

Author: R. A. MacAvoy

Publisher: Open Road Media

Published: 2014-04-01

Total Pages: 435

ISBN-13: 1497602858

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A contemporary couple journeys back in time to ancient Ireland in this delightful fantasy by the author of Tea with the Black Dragon. John Thornburn is an artist, mild-mannered and nonviolent. To make ends meet, he teaches some courses in Celtic design. And although his background is half Micmac Indian, he lives in Ireland for two reasons: his far more confrontational and warrior-like girlfriend, Derval O’Keane, and his fascination with the beautiful illuminated manuscript known as the Book of Kells. But he’s about to take a journey to a far more distant place, one that he could not have imagined. Along with Derval, John will find himself in an ancient Celtic realm, where a Viking attack begs to be avenged and a fantastic—and sometimes terrifying—adventure awaits . . . From a master of magical fantasy, the author of the Damiano Trilogy and a winner of the John W. Campbell Award, this is a tale of warriors, love, danger, and Irish history that will cast a spell on anyone who dreams of discovering treasures in long-lost worlds.


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Download or read book The Book of Kells written by R. A. MacAvoy and published by Open Road Media. This book was released on 2014-04-01 with total page 435 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A contemporary couple journeys back in time to ancient Ireland in this delightful fantasy by the author of Tea with the Black Dragon. John Thornburn is an artist, mild-mannered and nonviolent. To make ends meet, he teaches some courses in Celtic design. And although his background is half Micmac Indian, he lives in Ireland for two reasons: his far more confrontational and warrior-like girlfriend, Derval O’Keane, and his fascination with the beautiful illuminated manuscript known as the Book of Kells. But he’s about to take a journey to a far more distant place, one that he could not have imagined. Along with Derval, John will find himself in an ancient Celtic realm, where a Viking attack begs to be avenged and a fantastic—and sometimes terrifying—adventure awaits . . . From a master of magical fantasy, the author of the Damiano Trilogy and a winner of the John W. Campbell Award, this is a tale of warriors, love, danger, and Irish history that will cast a spell on anyone who dreams of discovering treasures in long-lost worlds.

The Book of Kells

The Book of Kells

Author: Ben Mackworth-Praed

Publisher: Random House

Published: 2020-08-13

Total Pages: 68

ISBN-13: 1407024256

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The Book of Kells is the richest and most copiously illustrated book of in the Celto-Saxon style that still survives. However, despite its rarity and fame, there is little that is known about it. Reproducing over sixty of the wonderful images from the book itself, this guide describes the hidden meanings behind the illustrations and opens our eyes to the history behind them. Picking out the most interesting, beautiful and unique images from the 339 vellum leaves that comprise the book as a whole, it gives an illuminating insight into the manuscript and its creation. This book will appeal to everyone from the hundreds of thousands of people visiting the Book of Kells at Trinity College Dublin every year, to those interested in history, art, ancient artefacts or the gospels and anyone with a passion for beautiful objects.


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Download or read book The Book of Kells written by Ben Mackworth-Praed and published by Random House. This book was released on 2020-08-13 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Book of Kells is the richest and most copiously illustrated book of in the Celto-Saxon style that still survives. However, despite its rarity and fame, there is little that is known about it. Reproducing over sixty of the wonderful images from the book itself, this guide describes the hidden meanings behind the illustrations and opens our eyes to the history behind them. Picking out the most interesting, beautiful and unique images from the 339 vellum leaves that comprise the book as a whole, it gives an illuminating insight into the manuscript and its creation. This book will appeal to everyone from the hundreds of thousands of people visiting the Book of Kells at Trinity College Dublin every year, to those interested in history, art, ancient artefacts or the gospels and anyone with a passion for beautiful objects.

The Book of Kells

The Book of Kells

Author:

Publisher:

Published: 1980

Total Pages: 104

ISBN-13:

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The Book of Kells

The Book of Kells

Author: Françoise Henry

Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf

Published: 1988

Total Pages: 242

ISBN-13:

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Download or read book The Book of Kells written by Françoise Henry and published by Alfred A. Knopf. This book was released on 1988 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Book of Kells

The Book of Kells

Author: Bernard Meehan

Publisher:

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780500600221

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The Book of Kells is a masterpiece of medieval art - a brilliantly decorated copy of the four Gospels with full-page depictions of Christ, the Virgin and the Evangelists as well as a wealth of smaller decorative painting that does not always relate to the sacred text.


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Download or read book The Book of Kells written by Bernard Meehan and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Book of Kells is a masterpiece of medieval art - a brilliantly decorated copy of the four Gospels with full-page depictions of Christ, the Virgin and the Evangelists as well as a wealth of smaller decorative painting that does not always relate to the sacred text.

National Manuscripts of Ireland

National Manuscripts of Ireland

Author: Ireland. Public Record Office

Publisher:

Published: 1879

Total Pages: 172

ISBN-13:

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Download or read book National Manuscripts of Ireland written by Ireland. Public Record Office and published by . This book was released on 1879 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Book of Kells

The Book of Kells

Author: Felicity O'Mahony

Publisher:

Published: 1994

Total Pages: 642

ISBN-13:

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Today, there are unresolved debates on the critical questions of where and when it was written; on its relationship with other manuscripts and with contemporary metalwork and stonework; on its decorative techniques and influences; and on its liturgical significance. This volume presents papers from the first international conference devoted to a single manuscript, drawing together the findings of scholars in different specialities.


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Download or read book The Book of Kells written by Felicity O'Mahony and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 642 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Today, there are unresolved debates on the critical questions of where and when it was written; on its relationship with other manuscripts and with contemporary metalwork and stonework; on its decorative techniques and influences; and on its liturgical significance. This volume presents papers from the first international conference devoted to a single manuscript, drawing together the findings of scholars in different specialities.

Art and Interreligious Dialogue

Art and Interreligious Dialogue

Author: Michael S. Bird

Publisher: University Press of America

Published: 1995

Total Pages: 180

ISBN-13: 9780819195555

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This volume of essays is thematically governed by the notion of art as a vehicle for interreligious dialogue. The interfaces explored by the various contributors to this volume indicate the rich and complex definitions of religious and religions. In some instances, these faces are congruous with religious traditions, such as Buddhism and Christianity. In other cases, the conservational boundaries come closer together where pieces of art are examined within competing Christian theological options. In approaching the question of sacred images, the contributors raise issues which range across several disciplines, notably art and religion, psychology and religion, literature and religion, or science and mysticism. Contributors: Ilse Friesen, Mary Malone, Donna Kelly, Jo Beglo, A. F. Thompson, Nancy-Lou Patterson, Stephanie Walker, Hildi Froese-Tiessen, Jim Gollnick, M. Darrol Bryant, Michael Bird, and Anu Banerji.


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Download or read book Art and Interreligious Dialogue written by Michael S. Bird and published by University Press of America. This book was released on 1995 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume of essays is thematically governed by the notion of art as a vehicle for interreligious dialogue. The interfaces explored by the various contributors to this volume indicate the rich and complex definitions of religious and religions. In some instances, these faces are congruous with religious traditions, such as Buddhism and Christianity. In other cases, the conservational boundaries come closer together where pieces of art are examined within competing Christian theological options. In approaching the question of sacred images, the contributors raise issues which range across several disciplines, notably art and religion, psychology and religion, literature and religion, or science and mysticism. Contributors: Ilse Friesen, Mary Malone, Donna Kelly, Jo Beglo, A. F. Thompson, Nancy-Lou Patterson, Stephanie Walker, Hildi Froese-Tiessen, Jim Gollnick, M. Darrol Bryant, Michael Bird, and Anu Banerji.

The Catholic Church

The Catholic Church

Author: Cynthia Stewart

Publisher: Saint Mary's Press

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 340

ISBN-13: 0884899675

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The Catholic Church: A Brief Popular History is an engaging and informative survey of the major people, periods and events in Church history. Designed with the introductory student in mind, the text is both accessible and thorough. An engaging vignette opens each chapter, drawing the reader in by encouraging a personal connection to the people of the time. A chapter overview then signals the material to follow. Throughout the text, sidebars highlight key persons and events, excerpts from primary sources enrich the reading, connections with the Church today add relevance, and end-of-chapter questions prompt reflection and review. Altogether, The Catholic Church: A Brief Popular History provides a solid foundation in major theological themes and prepares students for further study.


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Download or read book The Catholic Church written by Cynthia Stewart and published by Saint Mary's Press. This book was released on 2008 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Catholic Church: A Brief Popular History is an engaging and informative survey of the major people, periods and events in Church history. Designed with the introductory student in mind, the text is both accessible and thorough. An engaging vignette opens each chapter, drawing the reader in by encouraging a personal connection to the people of the time. A chapter overview then signals the material to follow. Throughout the text, sidebars highlight key persons and events, excerpts from primary sources enrich the reading, connections with the Church today add relevance, and end-of-chapter questions prompt reflection and review. Altogether, The Catholic Church: A Brief Popular History provides a solid foundation in major theological themes and prepares students for further study.

The Book of Kells and the Art of Illumination

The Book of Kells and the Art of Illumination

Author: National Gallery of Australia

Publisher: University of Washington Press

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 90

ISBN-13:

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The Book of Kells and the Art of Illumination brings together the Gospel of St. Mark from the 1200-year-old Irish masterpiece with a selection of medieval and Renaissance manuscripts which demonstrate the legacy of Kells throughout the centuries, both in terms of Gospel illustration and of the illuminated book. Not only does the Book of Kells testify to the vitality of Celtic art in the Early Middle Ages, but its fortunes also reflect the turbulent nature of the period in which it was created. This was an age in which the British Isles were ravaged by Viking raids, and monastic settlements, the cultural heart of the country, up-rooted. Yet, against these odds, the Book of Kells survived. In later times it suffered further disturbances, and in the middle of the 17th century, during Ireland's battles with Cromwell, it was transferred from the ruined parish of Kells to Trinity College, Dublin, where ever since it has had a secure and distinguished home.


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Download or read book The Book of Kells and the Art of Illumination written by National Gallery of Australia and published by University of Washington Press. This book was released on 2000 with total page 90 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Book of Kells and the Art of Illumination brings together the Gospel of St. Mark from the 1200-year-old Irish masterpiece with a selection of medieval and Renaissance manuscripts which demonstrate the legacy of Kells throughout the centuries, both in terms of Gospel illustration and of the illuminated book. Not only does the Book of Kells testify to the vitality of Celtic art in the Early Middle Ages, but its fortunes also reflect the turbulent nature of the period in which it was created. This was an age in which the British Isles were ravaged by Viking raids, and monastic settlements, the cultural heart of the country, up-rooted. Yet, against these odds, the Book of Kells survived. In later times it suffered further disturbances, and in the middle of the 17th century, during Ireland's battles with Cromwell, it was transferred from the ruined parish of Kells to Trinity College, Dublin, where ever since it has had a secure and distinguished home.