lindisfarne gospels and other illuminated manuscripts
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Aimed at KS 2 and 3, this introduces the Lindisfarne Gospels and key facts, and then looks at the artistic influences on them and the ways in which illuminated manuscripts and calligraphy have developed over time, right up to graffiti artists, cartoonists and contemporary calligraphers.TRANSCRIPT
The Lindisfarne Gospels……and other Illuminated Manuscripts
Made on Holy Island
The work of one monk, Eadfrith
• Bishop of Lindisfarne from 698
• Died in 721, leaving some parts unfinished
• Anonymous: a note added less than 100 years later gives his name
Tells the story of Jesus: the 4 Gospels
Celtic, Anglo-Saxon, Roman, Coptic and
Eastern artistic traditions
Eastern/Islamic Style Influences
Celtic Style: The Book of Kells
Irish, about 800• Mythical beasts• Celtic knots
• Made on Holy Island • The work of one monk, Eadfrith, d.721• Combines Celtic, Anglo-Saxon, Roman, Coptic
and Eastern artistic traditions• Tells the story of Jesus, in the 4 different
Gospels
Medieval Books of Hours
• Decorated initials with floral/natural decoration
Initial Letters with Illustrations
Decorative Borders
Pictures and Borders
All sorts of styles!
Does it still go on?
Does it still go on?
Does it still go on?
Graffiti artists
Artists use decorated writing
Cartoonists
Cartoon story telling
…can be used for the Bible too!