Email citation the primary purpose for this volume was the color facsimiles, but henrys commentary remained the most detailed and influential arthistorical study until the 1990s. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Reproductions from the manuscript in trinity college, dublin by francoise henry. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed. Francoise henry 16 june 1902 10 february 1982 was a scholar of early irish art. This book is a good explanation of the book, ranging down to artistic minutia of its letters and pictures. Iona, the vikings and the making of the book of kells.
The incredible artwork is easily a basis for a great deal of celtic artwork found today. Reproductions from the manuscript in trinity college, dublin slipcased francoise henry, john kennedy on. Sep 10, 2010 the book of kells is one of historys greatest art works highlighting the four gospels of the new testament with magnificent celtic illustrations of inexhaustible beauty and intricacy. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. An important recent addition to the treasure room collection of rush rhees library is the facsimile edition of the book of kells published by the urs grafverlag of bern, switzerland. The book of kells 1974 1st american edition wslip case hard. Beautiful deluxe edition of the study to one of the greatest works from the middle ages, with countless beautiful images and reproductions of the manuscript.
According to author franciose henry the book of kells is the insular style and is related to the book of durrow, the book of armagh, the book of lindsfarne, the lichfield gospels, and the lenningrad gospel. Her most noted works, and those best known by the wider public, were early christian irish art 1954, irish high crosses 1964, and book of kells 1974. The greatest achievement of irish medieval art, the book of kells, was formerly held to be earlier than the lindisfarne gospels which are dated approximately from 700 ce but is now generally assigned to the late eighth or early ninth century. Reproductions from the manuscript in trinity college, dublin. Reproductions from the manuscript in trinity college, dublin by francoise henry online at alibris. Francoise henrys most popular book is the book of kells. In trinity college dublin, with a study of the manuscript by francoise henry. Early christian irish art 1954, irish high crosses 1964, and book of kells 1974. The work is the most famous of the medieval illuminated manuscripts for the intricacy, detail, and majesty of the illustrations. The book of kells reproductions from the manuscript in trinity college dublin by henry, francoise.
Henry kells 1824 1872 joined the 37th regiment of foot on the 14th september 1843 regimental number 2745. Dr henry retired from ucd in 1974, the year in which the book of kells appeared, reproductions from the manuscript for which she wrote the text. Henry next published the book of kells and its decoration in 1974, retiring from teaching the same year. Reproductions from the manuscript in trinity college dublin second impression by henry, francoise isbn. Kells is a sacred book to many pagans of a celtic based tradition. This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Books by francoise henry author of the book of kells. Volume vii winter 1952 number 2 the book of kellshoward s.
The book of kells 1974, hardcover for sale online ebay. Reproductions from the manuscript in trinity college, dublin by henry, francoise. Upon her retirement from ucd in 1974, a special issue of studies was dedicated to her. In the following excerpt, henry examines the book of kells s history, background, variations in scribal hands, the pigments used in its paintings, ornamentation, the relation between its text and. Writers within origins and history of the book of kells.
Full brown cloth, with gilt title to spine, circular celtic symbol in gilt to upper cover. The book of kells contains the four gospels of the christian scriptures written in black, red, purple, and yellow ink in an insular majuscule script, preceded by prefaces, summaries, and concordances of gospel passages. Book of kells medieval studies oxford bibliographies. Reproductions from the manuscript in trinity college dublin, with a study of the manuscript by francoise henry. Henry jones, who later became bishop of meath after the restoration, presented the manuscript to trinity college in dublin in 1661, and it has remained there ever since, except for brief loans to other libraries and museums. Reproductions from the manuscript in trinity college dublin, with a study of the manuscript by francoise henry francoise, text henry.
Reproductions from the manuscript in trinity college dublin with a study of the manuscript by francoise henry henry, francoise published by alfred a. The first time i saw an illustration from the book of kells, in an art history class, i fell in love. Henry who had divided her time between ireland and france while teaching, lived in lindry and yonne, france, and dublin in her retirement. Find the book of kells reproductions from the manuscript in trinity college dublin by henry, francoise at biblio. Francoise henry 16 june 1902 10 february 1982 was a scholar of early irish art, archaeologist, and art historian.
The final possibility that henry gives is that the book of kells was a product of a scottish monastery and somehow found its way to kells over the years. The image of the logos incarnate appears as a leitmotiv throughout the book of kells. The book charts irish art from the prehistoric up to the twelfth century. This magnificent publication is the generous gift to the university. The book of kells is one of the finest and most famous, and also one of the latest, of a group of manuscripts in what is known as the insular style, produced from the late 6th through the early 9th centuries in monasteries in ireland, scotland and england and in continental monasteries with hibernoscottish or anglosaxon foundations. The book of kells reproductions from the manuscript in. Reproductions from the manuscript in trinity college, dublin slipcased by francoise henry and john kennedy jan 1, 1974. Photography by john kennedy, of the green studio, dublin, in the library of trinity college. Aside from her archaeological work, henry was also involved in the contemporary arts. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. Francoise henry has 54 books on goodreads with 240 ratings. In the following excerpt, henry examines the book of kells s history, background, variations in scribal hands, the pigments used in its paintings, ornamentation, the relation between its text.
The book of kells 1974 1st american edition wslip case hard cover alfred knopf description the book of kells by thomas mcguane with paintings by russell chatham. Trinity book of kells opening hours francoise henry. Reproductions from the manuscript in trinity college, dublin slipcased with isbn 9780394494753 and isbn 039449475x. Iona, the vikings and the making of the book of kells published in features, issue 3 mayjune20, medieval history pre1500, vikings, volume 21 it has been suggested that this chirho initial, with its dazzling range of colour and intricate patterns, would have taken months, perhaps even a year, to complete. Leabhar cheanannais dublin, trinity college library, ms a. Described by francoise henry and genevieve marshmichele as disconcerting the illumination of folio 1r of the garland of howth presents particular. Reproductions from the manuscript 1974 by francoise henry. Reproductions from the manuscript in trinity college dublin, with a study of the manuscript by francoise henry book online at best prices in india on. We have new and used copies available, in 0 edition starting at. See details the book of kells, 1974, hardcover, first american edition, francoise henry. Francoise henry is the author of the book of kells 4. Reproductions from the manuscript in trinity college dublin. Francoise henry s most popular book is the book of kells. If you would like to know more about the book of kells tour, feel free to get in.
With 126 colour plates 75 monochrome illustrations. Book of kells early irish manuscripts trinity college dublin. Reproductions from the manuscript in trinity college, on librarything librarything is a cataloging and social networking site. Its last and most moving evocation occurs in the portrait of the evangelist john on fol. Reproductions from the manuscript in trinity college dublin by francoise henry. One of the most important books in celtic history, the book of kells is held at trinity college. This beautiful slipcased book has fullsized photographs in color of every page in the original book of kells, plus interesting and explanative text, and lots of closeups of the fantastic interlace designs.
However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Buy kells, book of by francoise henry online at alibris. One of the most spectacular displays of ornamented text in early irish manuscripts is the chirho page in the book of kells fig. Reproductions from the manuscript in trinity college, dublin by henry, francoise and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
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