The Lindisfarne Gospels
From Holy Island to Durham
Published on 1. July 2013
Book
Paperback/Softback
160 pages
978-1-908990-10-5 (ISBN)
Description
The lavishly illustrated book explores the early history and significance of the Lindisfarne Gospels, widely regarded as the finest surviving Anglo-Saxon manuscript of the early Christian era in England, and an unquestioned masterpiece of medieval calligraphy and illumination.
Author Professor Richard Gameson of Durham University is the UK's leading expert on early medieval manuscripts and illumination and the colour reproductions of the Lindisfarne Gospels have been specially curated to reflect the representation of the manuscripts held at the British Library.
Author Professor Richard Gameson of Durham University is the UK's leading expert on early medieval manuscripts and illumination and the colour reproductions of the Lindisfarne Gospels have been specially curated to reflect the representation of the manuscripts held at the British Library.
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Edition
Main
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Dimensions
Height: 250 mm
Width: 213 mm
Thickness: 11 mm
Weight
709 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-908990-10-5 (9781908990105)
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Person
The book is written by Professor Richard Gameson of Durham University - the UK's leading expert on early medieval manuscripts and illumination.
Content
1. THE LINDISFARNE GOSPELS: WHAT WE KNOW AND HOW WE KNOW IT The Lindisfarne Gospels: a Summary Description 2. ON LINDISFARNE The Gospel Text Script Decorated Initials Carpet Pages Evangelist Portraits Ornament Summary Context and Meanings 3. AT CHESTER-LE-STREET Aldred's Old English Gloss on the Gospels Aldred's Colophons to the Lindisfarne Gospels Aldred's Work on Proverbs Aldred and the Transformation of an Office Book Why did Aldred Gloss the Lindisfarne Gospels? 4. IN DURHAM The Last Days of the Community of St Cuthbert The Beginnings of Durham Cathedral Priory 5. AFTERMATH AND ASSESSMENT From Durham to London Some Broader Perspectives Envoi.