Early Christian Art in Ireland (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162631059)

""Early Christian Art in Ireland"" is a book written by Margaret Stokes that explores the art and architecture of the early Christian period in Ireland. The book covers the period from the 5th to the 9th century, a time when Ireland was known as a center of learning and artistic creativity. Stokes examines the various forms of art produced during this period, including illuminated manuscripts, metalwork, stone carving, and architecture. She also discusses the religious and cultural influences that shaped the art of this time, including the Celtic and Christian traditions. The book includes over 100 illustrations, many of which are in color, providing a visual representation of the art and architecture of early Christian Ireland. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of art, Irish culture, or the early Christian period.1887. This illustrated handbook on Christian Art in Ireland was written in answer to the many problems that have arisen for laborers in the field of Christian Art in countries where the influence of the Irish Church was felt. To learn the special features of the earliest style of Christian construction you must look to Ireland, the ancient Scotia, where the genius of the people, their immemorial customs, language and institutions were so similar to Scotland and Wales. Contents include chapters on Illumination, Irish Scribes on the Continent and Metalwork.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Margaret Stokes
ISBN-10: 1162631058
ISBN-13: 9781162631059
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 202
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.78lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.43d