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62 of 63 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Worth the money but it could have been so much more
This book of color plates seems amazing, and almost is. However, the quality of the plates falls short of the mark. The colors are dull and faded, and the image resolution far lower than it should be. The Chi Rho page, probably the most beautiful page in the Book of Kells, shows almost none of the amazingly minute detail that it should. Other books--like the Thames...
Published on June 1, 2000 by Mark Josef
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
art
The Book of Kells was some what of a disappointment to me. The art work from this ancient book is beautiful,but I was expecting more commentary on the work. It also a very thin soft cover book which will in time be creased and damaged. I wanted more backstory since I tend to be a ancient art buff. But if all you are interested in is the art and only wanted to see the...
Published on December 15, 2009 by Linda Hooper
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62 of 63 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Worth the money but it could have been so much more,
By Mark Josef (Buffalo, NY) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Book of Kells: Selected Plates in Full Color (Paperback)
This book of color plates seems amazing, and almost is. However, the quality of the plates falls short of the mark. The colors are dull and faded, and the image resolution far lower than it should be. The Chi Rho page, probably the most beautiful page in the Book of Kells, shows almost none of the amazingly minute detail that it should. Other books--like the Thames & Hudson--show far more detail with more vivid colors than this. On the other hand, this book has larger pages than others, which is nice.
31 of 36 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
transcends time & religion,
By DJ Rix (NJ USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Book of Kells: Selected Plates in Full Color (Paperback)
32 full color plates from one of the world's greatest books. Although it is Christian art, the Kells reflects centuries of preChristian style & mystery in its bestiary of cats & dragons, its peacock feathers, poses & intertwining lines. There is something in this art that transcends time & religion. The price is a bargain. Bob Rixon
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
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This review is from: The Book of Kells: Selected Plates in Full Color (Paperback)
The Book of Kells was some what of a disappointment to me. The art work from this ancient book is beautiful,but I was expecting more commentary on the work. It also a very thin soft cover book which will in time be creased and damaged. I wanted more backstory since I tend to be a ancient art buff. But if all you are interested in is the art and only wanted to see the intricate designs its fine.
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It is wonderful. I had just read about the monks who made the book of Kells and was really amazed.
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This book offers lots of visual examples of the topic. I was able to use it successfully in my classroom with my students.
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The Book of Kells: Selected Plates in Full Color by Blanche Cirker (Paperback - October 1, 1982)
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