The Lindisfarne Gospels: A Masterpiece of Book Painting - Rilegato

Backhouse, Janet

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ISBN 10: 0712304002 ISBN 13: 9780712304009

Casa editrice: The British Library Publishing Division, 1995

Riassunto

"The Lindisfarne Gospels" is one of Britain's greatest artistic treasures, a surviving example of Anglo-Saxon book painting of the late-seventh century. Written and illuminated in honour of God and St Cuthbert, in about AD 698 by the monk Eadfrith, afterwards Bishop of Lindisfarne, it is famous for the quality and intricate design of its decorated pages. In this gift book, Janet Backhouse describes how the manuscript was made, placing it in the context of early Christian Northumbria. With all the major pages and many details reproduced in colour, this work represents an introduction for anyone interested in manuscript illumination, insular art and design and the early history of the book in Britain. An accompanying video, narrated by Kevin Whately, is available, ISBN 0-7123-0423-1 (PAL), 0-7123-0401-0 (NTSC).

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Product Description:

Fine copy in the original color printed boards. Particularly and uncommonly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered.

Su questa edizione

• Editore: The British Library Publishing Division
• Data di pubblicazione: 1995
• ISBN 10: 0712304002
• ISBN 13: 9780712304009
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 64