Book of Kells : 30 Postcards

Thames And Hudson

ISBN 10 : 0500420254 ISBN 13 : 9780500420256

Editeur : Thames & Hudson Ltd, 2015

Synopsis

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 the incredible beauty of the Book of Kells, this box contains thirty postcards, each individually designed with emblazoned details from the book's decorated pages. Part of an line of exquisitely crafted gift products celebrating the Book of Kells, these postcards highlight the splendor of the most important surviving work of Celtic art and Ireland s greatest national treasure.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Thames & Hudson, best-known as artbook publishers, also publishes beautifully illustrated books on a wide range of subjects including Design, Fashion, Photography, Archaeology and History.

À propos de la quatrième de couverture

Inspired by the beauty of the Book of Kells are five exquisitely designed gift products: a five-year journal illustrated throughout with details from the Book of Kells; a set of three large (A5) ruled notebooks; and a set of three small (A6) ruled notebooks; a boxed collection of 20 different notecards with high-quality envelopes; and a boxed collection of 30 different postcards.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Thames & Hudson Ltd
• Date d'édition: 2015
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0500420254
• ISBN 13: 9780500420256
• Reliure: Cartes
• Nombre de pages: 30
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible