Insular illumination
Insular illumination refers to the production of illuminated manuscripts in the monasteries of Ireland and Great Britain between the 6th and 9th centuries, as well as in monasteries under their influence on continental Europe. It is characterised by decoration strongly influenced by metalwork, the constant use of interlacing, and the importance assigned to calligraphy. The most celebrated books of this sort are largely gospel books. Around sixty manuscripts are known from this period.
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Insular illumination
Insular illumination refers to the production of illuminated manuscripts in the monasteries of Ireland and Great Britain between the 6th and 9th centuries, as well as in monasteries under their influence on continental Europe. It is characterised by decoration strongly influenced by metalwork, the constant use of interlacing, and the importance assigned to calligraphy. The most celebrated books of this sort are largely gospel books. Around sixty manuscripts are known from this period.
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Als insulare Buchmalerei wird ...... enständiger Illustrationsstil.
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Insular illumination refers to ...... ts are known from this period.
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L'Enluminure insulaire désigne ...... t recensés pour cette période.
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Als insulare Buchmalerei wird ...... enständiger Illustrationsstil.
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Insular illumination refers to ...... ts are known from this period.
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L'Enluminure insulaire désigne ...... t recensés pour cette période.
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Enluminure insulaire
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Insular illumination
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Insulare Buchmalerei
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