The Book of Durrow is an early medieval Gospel book decorated with carpet pages and framed symbols of the Evangelists. Housed in the Library of Trinity College Dublin, it is regarded as second only to the Book of Kells. The opening words of the four Gospels are given great prominence, and popular interest has focused on the high artistic quality of these pages and their relatioship to the art of the Book of Kells. Written by monks in Early Christian Ireland it is the earliest surviving fully decorated insular Gospel book, ...
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The Book of Durrow is an early medieval Gospel book decorated with carpet pages and framed symbols of the Evangelists. Housed in the Library of Trinity College Dublin, it is regarded as second only to the Book of Kells. The opening words of the four Gospels are given great prominence, and popular interest has focused on the high artistic quality of these pages and their relatioship to the art of the Book of Kells. Written by monks in Early Christian Ireland it is the earliest surviving fully decorated insular Gospel book, yet it was executed with such a degree of sophistication that it cannot have been the first. Its date is uncertain and controversial, though recent research indicates that it was probably produced early in the eighth century. While it derives its name from the Irish Columban monastery of Durrow, County Offaly, differing claims have been made that it was produced in Iona or in Northumbria. Parallels to features of the Book of Durrow can be found not only throughout the insular world but in Byzantine, Syriac, West African and Sassanian art. This is the first accessible work on the subject. masterpiece. With the help of some forty colour reproductions taken specifically for this book, he uncovers some of the mysteries that lie within its pages, and compares the art and history of the Book of Durrow with that of other rare volumes and artefacts.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has soft covers. Book contains pencil markings. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 450grams, ISBN: 9781860590061.
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Fine. 4to-over 9¾"-12" tall. 94 pages, illustrated in olor and b&w. "The Book of Durrow is an early medieval Gospel book decorated with carpet pages and framed symbols of the Evangelists. Housed in the Library of Trinity College Dublin, it is regarded as second only to the Book of Kells." FINE SOFTCOVER.
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Good. A slight crease/bend to the top right corner of the cover. Scratches to both sides. The book is fine to read and use throughout, a decent copy. 94 p.
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Very Good. 2000. 94 pages. Covers very good, only lightly scuffed and with very minor wear to corners. Spine square and uncreased. Binding sound. Interior clean and bright, with vivid illustrations of the book of Durrow. No markings.