The Book of Kells
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» blank149 - the article
I am surprised, too, that you were able to obtain that impressive book on the Book of Kells at your public (county?) library. Seems like it would be available only through a university or more academic library.It's amazing to me that this ancient manuscript has lasted so long. Did you know the paint and gold leaf had to be affixed to the parchment in such a way as to remain flexible so the pages could be turned and not disturb the paint?
Enjoyed the article and the background. Looking forward to next month.
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had a lot of fun putting together this article. Please visit again.
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» Monni - history
Because I love history, the article was interesting to me and I found the links to have many beautiful things to see.I am currently reading Medieval Europe:A Short History by C. Warren Hollister.The author tells about this period, which was previously called the Dark Ages, as the time of the beginning of Western European culture with the building of cathedrals and universities, the establishment of Parliament and philosophies that persist today.Now I can see the importance of the illuminated manuscripts and especially the Book of Kells in preserving that culture in the face of the sieges that followed.Thanks for turning on the switch! Now-back to my book.Looking forward to your next article.
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- Hi Monni
Please visit again!
cheers,
Suzanne
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» jerrib - I've given up on Rainier, Suzanne
I went out to city hall and talked to some folks around town about the sign. The resounding opinion is men like it and women don't. That's about as far as it goes.Nobody seems that concerned about getting the sign down (seven women have complained but nobody will do it in writing), so I've decided to let it go. I would rather spend my time on things more important to me. If that's the view they want folks to see, well...
Just brought it to the town's attention, now the ball's in their court and nobody seems to want to play.
Maybe this is a cop out, but if I lived there I would certainly get involved in getting it down.
Jerri
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Thanks for the update.
cheers,
Suzanne
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» Ognyen - Awesome Stuff
I'm still in awe at how they did it, without microscopes, computers, White-Out, and photocopiers. In George Bain's Celtic Art: the Methods of Construction (NY: Dover Publications, 1973), the author quotes another as saying about one decorated manuscript,"In a space of about a quarter of an inch superficial, I counted with a magnifying glass no less than one hundred and fifty-eight interlacements of a slender ribbon pattern formed of white lines edged with black ones on a black ground. No wonder that tradition should allege that these unerring lines should have been traced by angels."
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Suzanne Hill
- i saw that quote
Thanks for visiting, Paul, come back again.
cheers,
Suzanne
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» BettyPine - Hi, I had to come and take a look at Illustration & Illumination
Wow, this is great. I love to paint, and the information, links, pictures are not to be missed by me any longer.I followed a link to view Adam and Eve and it is beautiful. It is the type of book that you would love to own isn't it? I wonder if I could find it at my library like you did at yours? I'll have to find out.
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- Hi Betty
thanks,
Suzanne
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