Making the Book of Kells
Coming up this week
This week we will be meeting colleagues from the conservation department at the Library of Trinity College who will be exploring the pigments, calligraphy and binding used in the Book. You will get a chance to try out some of the most well-known illustrations and calligraphy of the Book, and learn about the scribes who illustrated the Book.Don’t forget to consult the glossary which explains some of the key terms used in the course.The Book of Kells: Exploring an Irish Medieval Masterpiece

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