THE BOOK OF KELLS

This newly photographed book explores the Book of Kells through its historical background, a display of the elements of the book at their actual size, the spectacular openings of the texts that precede the Gospels, a study of earlier and comparable manuscripts, detailed examination of symbols and themes, with special enlarged details, a look at the scribes and artists who worked on the manuscript, and a consideration of technical aspects, illuminated by recent scientific research. The rich illustrations feature more than fifty full-si...[Read more]