Celtic and Anglo-Saxon Painting Carl Nordenfalk 1977 George Braziller Book

Celtic and Anglo-Saxon Painting: Book Illumination in the British Isles, 600–800 by Carl Nordenfalk is a beautifully illustrated study of early medieval manuscript illumination in Britain and Ireland. Published by George Braziller in New York in 1977, the book examines the distinctive artistic traditions that developed in Celtic and Anglo-Saxon manuscript painting.

Nordenfalk discusses and illustrates important illuminated manuscripts including the Book of Kells, Lindisfarne Gospels, and Book of Durrow, along with numerous other examples of early medieval book decoration. Richly illustrated with color plates, the volume explores intricate patterns, interlace, initials, evangelist portraits, and other features of Insular manuscript art.

An excellent reference for collectors and readers interested in medieval art, Celtic art, Anglo-Saxon history, illuminated manuscripts, and the history of book illustration.

124 pages

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