The Book of Kells

SSA023: The Book of Kells is considered a pinnacle of Celtic art. Kathryn Laffrey and Alix Murray discuss the illuminated manuscript, the intricate craftsmanship by the monks, and how the visual and textual elements convey deep theological messages.







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* Thesis from San José State University







* Trinity College Dublin Digital Collections







* Uncovering the Mysteries of the Book of Kells – Trinity College Dublin







* The Book of Kells – Digital Medievalist







* Insular Art and Manuscripts – Bill Endres







* Medieval Manuscript Quires – C.K. Nolan







* Hiberno-Saxon Style – Britannica







* Iona in the Viking Age – The Past







* Manuscript Fragments Resembling the Book of Kells – Medievalists.net







* Scientific Study on the Book of Kells – Nature







* The Book of Kells: Beauty That Beguiled Oliver Cromwell – The Way of Beauty Podcast







* First iPad App of the Book of Kells – Trinity College Dublin







* YouTube Video: Exploring the Book of Kells







* YouTube Video: Book of Kells Documentary







* YouTube Video: The Art of the Book of Kells







* Google Slides Presentation: The Book of Kells











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