The Book of Kells: Conference Proceedings, Trinity College Dublin 1992

Felicity O'Mahony, Donnchadh O Corrain; Ian Fisher; D L Swan; Maire Herbert; Martin McNamara; Patrick McGurk; Robert Fuchs; Doris Oltrogge; Anthony Cains; William O'Sullivan; Bernard Meehan; Erika Eisenlohr; John Higgitt; Mark Van Stone; Robert Stevick; Roger Stalley; Peter Harbison; Michael Ryan; E P Kelly; Christian de Merindol; Douglas Mac Lean; Etienne Rynne; Nancy Netzer; Michelle P Brown; Jennifer O'Reilly; Eamonn O Carragain; Carol A Farr; Martin Werner.

ISBN 10: 0859679675 / ISBN 13: 9780859679671

Published by Scolar Press, 1994

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1994 Scolar Press hardcover edition. Light reading wear else good condition.

Contents:

1 The Historical and Cultural Background of the Book of Kells (Donnchadh O Corrain)
2 The Monastery of Iona in the Eighth Century (Ian Fisher)
3 Kells and Its Book (D L Swan)
4 Charter Material from Kells (Maire Herbert)
5 Irish Gospel Texts, Amb. I. 61 Sup., Bible Text and Date of Kells (Martin McNamara)
6 An Edition of the Abbreviated and Selective Set of Hebrew Names Found in the Book of Kells (Patrick McGurk)
7 Colour Material and Painting Technique in the Book of Kells (Robert Fuchs/Doris Oltrogge)
8 The Surface Examination of Skin: A Binder's Note on the Identification of Animal Species Used in the Making of Parchment (Anthony Cains)
9 The Palaeographical Background to the Book of Kells (William O'Sullivan)
10 The Division of Hands in the Book of Kells (Bernard Meehan)
11 The Puzzle of the Scribes: Some Palaeographical Observations (Erika Eisenlohr)
12 The Display Script of the Book of Kells and the Tradition of Insular Decorative Capitals (John Higgitt)
13 Ornamental Techniques in Kells and Its Kin (Mark Van Stone)
14 Page Design of Some Illuminations in the Book of Kells (Robert Stevick)
15 Scribe and Mason: The Book of Kells and the Irish High Crosses (Roger Stalley)
16 High Crosses and the Book of Kells (Peter Harbison)
17 The Book of Kells and Metalwork (Michael Ryan)
18 The Lough Kinale Shrine: The Implications for the Manuscripts (E P Kelly)
19 Du Livre de Kells et du Psautier de Corbie a l'Art Roman: Origine, Diffusion et Signification du Theme des Personnages se Saisissant a la Barbe (Christian de Merindol)
20 The Book of Kells and the Northumbrian Type of Classical Drapery (Douglas Mac Lean)
21 Drolleries in the Book of Kells (Etienne Rynne)
22 The Origin of the Beast Canon Tables Reconsidered (Nancy Netzer)
23 Echoes: The Book of Kells and Southern English Manuscript Production (Michelle P Brown)
24 Exegesis and the Book of Kells: The Lucan Genealogy (Jennifer O'Reilly)
25 'Traditio Evangeliorum' and 'Sustentatio': The Relevance of Liturgical Ceremonies to the Book of Kells (Eamonn O Carragain)
26 Textual Structure, Decoration and Interpretive Images in the Book of Kells (Carol A Farr)
27 Crucifixi, Sepulti, Suscitati: Remarks on the Decoration of the Book of Kells (Martin Werner).

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Book of Kells: Conference Proceedings, Trinity College Dublin 1992
• Publisher: Scolar Press
• Publication Date: 1994
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0859679675
• ISBN 13: 9780859679671
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: Good
• Seller catalogs:
  • Books & Typography
  • Medieval Studies

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Synopsis

The Book of Kells is one of the supreme artistic creations to survive from the middle ages. In 1006, the Annals of Ulster recognized it as 'the chief glory of the Western world'. In the sixteenth century, Gerald Plunket of Dublin observed that 'This work doth pass all mens conyng'. Since Plunket's day, the Book of Kells has been the subject of considerable scholarly attention. 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.
Lavishly illustrated with over 150 plates and 45 colour illustrations, these. Proceedings will be an invaluable addition to the bookcases of medieval and art historians, archaeologists, biblical scholars and calligraphers.

About the Author

Felicity O'Mahony is Assistant Librarian in the Manuscripts Department, Trinity College Dublin.