Overview

Twenty-eight full-page, ready-to-color illustrations from one of the most beautiful books of the early Middle Ages depict Celtic spirals and interlacings, celestial figures, saints, Celtic crosses, and other finely detailed elements. The finest of early Christian art of its kind and one of the most beautiful books of the early Middle Ages, The Book of Kells is an illuminated copy of the four gospels of the New Testament in Latin. For this striking colouring book, Marty Noble has expertly rendered 28 full-page black-and-white reproductions of the book's elaborate artistic ornamentation.Included are eye-catching borders filled with abstract Celtic spirals and interlacements, celestial figures, images of saints, members of the Holy Family, as well as Celtic crosses and other finely detailed floral, animal, human, and fantastic elements.An excellent opportunity for colouring book enthusiasts to participate directly in reproducing one of the great masterpieces of Celtic art, this collection also provides artists of all ages with hours of colouring entertainment presented in a unique format.

Full Product Details

Author:   Marty Noble
Publisher:   Dover Publications Inc.
Imprint:   Dover Children's
Dimensions:   Width: 7.50cm , Height: 0.20cm , Length: 12.50cm
Weight:   0.287kg
ISBN:  

9780486418650

ISBN 10:   0486418650
Pages:   32
Publication Date:   22 February 2002
Recommended Age:   From 11 to 14 years
Audience:   Children/juvenile ,  General/trade ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Children's (6-12) ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Second half of the first canon in the Eusebian tables. First half of the second canon in the Eusebian tables. Second half of the second canon in the Eusebian tables. Sixth through eighth canons in the Eusebian tables. Virgin and Child. Beginning of the summary of the Gospel According to Matthew. Portrait of St. Matthew. Matthew 1:1 (table of the descent of Christ). Portrait, perhaps of Christ. The Man, symbol of St. Matthew. The Lion, symbol of St. Mark. The Ox, symbol of St. Luke. The Eagle, symbol of St. John. The Arrest of Christ, Matthew 26:30. Matthew 26:31. Matthew 27:38 (Crucifixion). The Man, symbol of St. Matthew. The Lion of St. Mark in a circle above the Ox of St. Luke and the Eagle of St. John. The Ox of St. Luke in a circle below the Eagle of St. John and the Lion of St. Mark. The Eagle of St. John in a circle above the Lion of St. Mark and the Ox of St. Luke. Mark 15:25. Beginning of the Gospel According to Luke. The Temptation. Luke 4:1. Luke 23:56 - 24:1. Portrait of St. John. John 1:1. Symbols of the four Evangelists.

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One of Dover's most gifted and versatile artists, Marty Noble is the creator of over 200 Dover items, including regular and stained glass books, stickers, tattoos, stencils, CD-ROMs, and more. Marty has also expertly re-created the art for most of the ""Color Your Own . . . "" series.

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