The Lindisfarne Gospels and the Early Medieval World
2010
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The Lindisfarne Gospels, written and illuminated in the northeast of England at the beginning of the 8th century, is one of the outstanding masterpieces of early medieval European book painting. This accessible and visually inspiring book brings together a range of historical, artistic, archeological, spiritual, and theological perspectives to explore and celebrate a major world treasure. It is lavishly illustrated with full-page color illustrations of the major pages of the Lindisfarne Gospels, of other related treasures, places, and archeological sites. It is written in a style that is accessible to the informed general public, students, and academic researchers, and incorporates exciting new finds such as the Prittlewell burial and the Staffordshire Hoard. It also incorporates new perspectives on relations between the British Isles, continental Europe, and the Near East during the early Middle Ages in the light of recent research by the author.
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Author
Michelle P. Brown
Author · 23 books
Michelle P. Brown is Professor Emerita of Medieval Manuscript Studies at the School of Advanced Study, University of London. She was previously (1986–2004) Curator of Illuminated Manuscripts at the British Library. She has been a historical consultant and on-screen expert on several radio and television programmes. She has published books on the Lindisfarne Gospels, the Luttrell Psalter and the Holkham Bible.
