My Book of Kells Colouring Book


Book Description

The Book of Kells is the most famous hand-coloured book in the world. Here's your chance to colour some of the drawings as the monks did over a thousand years ago. Choose from over sixty drawings of heavenly figures, Biblical people, fantastic creatures, floral, animal and bird motifs, intricate Celtic letters, spirals and designs - and create your own treasures and pull-out poster. You can also colour pictures of the monks themselves making the wonderful Book of Kells in their time, using the tools and materials oftheir day.




Book of Kells Stained Glass Colouring Book


Book Description

Sixteen striking reproductions of early Christian art include dramatic images of celestial figures, winged creatures, a menacing mythical beast, and other dramatic configurations.




Celtic Design Coloring Book


Book Description

The designs in Celtic illuminated manuscripts represent a distinctive fusion of native Irish, Germanic, and Near Eastern motifs. Graphic artist Ed Sibbett has brilliantly captured the intricacy and beauty of this original art tradition in 37 drawings based on illustrations in the Book of Durrow, the Gospels of St. Willibrord, and the illustrious Book of Kells. Among the motifs are the characteristic Celtic interlacings, geometric-animal combinations, and decorative initials, plus powerful ornaments and symbolic abstractions of animals and people. A portrait of St. Matthew appears as a centerspread, not backed up, that may be taken out and framed. Captions identify the source of each picture and explain the iconography.




Life in Celtic Times


Book Description

Fourteen centuries of Celtic life and culture are depicted in over 40 well-researched, excellently rendered illustrations. Intriguing scenes of an Iron-Age village, Glastonbury fishermen, farmers harvesting grain, Celtic warriors on horseback, St. Patrick driving the snakes out of Ireland, and much more are featured. Descriptive captions.







The Book of Kells


Book Description

'The Book of Kells' is a richly illustrated medieval manuscript version of the four Gospels, now held in Trinity College in Dublin. This text presents a selection of pages from the book, with explanatory notes placing the pages in context.




Designs from the Book of Kells


Book Description

Gives step-by-step instructions to the modern crafters seeking to create the ornate swirling motifs typical of Christian iconography and Insular art.




Color Your Own Book of Kells


Book Description

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 Book of Kells & Anglo-Saxon Manuscripts


Book Description

The Book of Kells and other illuminated manuscripts were made in Ireland and the British Isles between the sixth and the ninth centuries. These fantastic works of art convey the imagination of early medieval artists, illustrating animals and mythical beasts along with complex and beautiful decorative patterns. This fun coloring book is based on designs drawn from the centuries-old history of Celtic art. Kids of all ages will love to celebrate Saint Patrick's Day or any time of the year with 23 coloring pages based on authentic Celtic carpet page designs drawn from the Book of Kells and similar manuscripts.




Alphabet from the Book of Kells


Book Description

Alphabet from the book of kells to color, pocket size. Contains 23 colored patterns and 23 letters to color. this quire has been designed to be used as a coloring book. The white shapes should be colored. Each page is an imitation of middle-age parchment, looking like ancient vellum. It can also be used with the medieval calligraphy equipment. The illustrations have been drawn and colored according to the book of Kells.