Essays on the history of Celtic book. Kitchenkova O.

Ireland - the outskirts of Europe - from the VI to the XII century was the center of education and art. Irish monasteries, in which ancient languages ​​studied, rewritten and illustrated books, attracted numerous students. From the interweaving of pre -Christian Celtic art with Anglo -Saxon, Scandinavian, Italian, Frankish, Coptic and even Middle East, a unique style was born, which influenced the art of the entire European Middle Ages.

This book will talk about how the Celtic book miniature originated and developed from the earliest manuscripts to the famous masterpieces like a book from Kells - up to the extinction of an island style. You will learn about manuscript books created by Irish monks not only on the British Islands, but also in continental Europe. You will discover the origin of the Celtic ornament and how it has changed in the works of specific masters, evaluate the variety of compositions and decor and personally make sure that the Celtic book miniature is one of the most amazing and luxurious pages in the history of Christian art.