Learn About The Book of Kells at KC’s Irish Center
Speaking of the Book of Kells, on Sunday October 7, 2007 the Irish Museum and Cultural Center is having a presentation of the most famous of Ireland’s illuminated manuscripts.
Rockhurst medieval history professor Joanna Carraway will be sharing the historical, religious, artistic and cultural significance of this most celebrated source of Irish imagery. Pub walls, menus, tea-towels, Irish websites, and Celtic jewellery will never be the same for you again.
As well as showing images of the book, the IMCC suggests Joanna may even bring Rockhurst University’s own facsimile of the Book of Kells - which will save you a ton of airfare to Dublin, especially for those random days when Trinity College pull the actual book from display and show you a facsimile instead.
Despite all the kitschy (mis)representations we continue to be bombarded with (of which I’m guilty myself - but more on that later), the book itself is truly a spectacular and beautiful wonder and I heartily recommend you learn more about it.
The event is scheduled for 2pm and is posted on the KC Irish events calendar, but contact info@irishmuseum.org should you need more information.
See More Stuff Not Unrelated:
• The Irish Book of Bog
• Is the Book of Kells like the Da Vinci Code?
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