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Illuminated Manuscripts
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The ProcessO Made out of parchment (what is
parchment?)O The Scribe would copy the text from
the page of the specific manuscript using a quill and ink.
O The Illuminator created the decorations on each page.
O After the scribe and illuminator were finished with their work, the pages were bound together to create a book.
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The Book of Kells
• An illuminated manuscript written in Latin, contains the
four Gospels of the New Testament along with various
other texts and tables.
• It was created in the Columban monastery in either Britain or Ireland
around 800 A.D.
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The Book of Kells
• Decoration combines traditional Christian
iconography with the ornate swirling motifs typical of Insular art.
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The Book of Kells
Decorative elements include:
• Human figures• Animals
• Mythical beasts• Celtic knots
• Interlacing patterns• Vibrant colors
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Illuminated Manuscript –Studio Project
O Your manuscript must include:O Your initial(s)O 1 inch border
(all sides)O Repeated
patternsO Motifs used in
traditional I.M.s
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Step OneO Using a pencil, create
a 1 inch border around the edges of your paper.
O Draw your initial (first, last, or both) in the center. This letter should be decorative, you may print a letter to trace if you wish.
O Draw in remaining details.
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Step Tw0O Once you are
satisfied with your design, go over all pencil lines with a Sharpie.
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Step 3O Begin adding
color using crayons.
O Practice blending colors together
O IMPORTANT: any area that is not colored in will be BLACK after step 4.
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Step 4O Paint india ink over your entire
paper. Do this quickly, don’t allow ink to dry.
O Quickly blot away excess ink with a paper towel
O This step must be done IN CLASS.