Trinity college dublin are challenging young people of all ages across ireland to come up with something creative inspired by images in the famous medieval manuscript, the book of kells. It was created by celtic monks circa 800 or slightly earlier. An illuminated manuscript written around 800ce, this exquisite work of art has stood for 1,200 years as the greatest example of medieval illumination and is one of the most studied books in the world. Book of kells definition of book of kells by the free dictionary. The book of kells is an artistic masterpiece acclaimed as the most beautiful book ever written. The initial n, made up of blond men facing off, grappling and tugging at each others beards, becomes the first word in the section that warns us that no servant can serve two masters. Discover the book of kells and old library at trinity college dublin. This years theme is irish culture and the book of kells. Creative people from all over the world will use their talent, passion and energy to produce works inspired by the legendary book of kells. Last year saw over 1,600 entries from across ireland, the uk, us, europe and beyond. The book of kells exhibition is a mustsee on the itinerary of all visitors to dublin, ireland. Shop for book of kells art prints from our community of independent artists and iconic brands. Explore the finest details of 21 of the 9th century manuscripts most decorated pages at up to six times their original size. Discover one of the most important highlights of irish heritage on this early access fully guided tour.
Created in the years around 800, it survived viking raids and the theft of its jeweled covers. The book of kells creative competition the book of kells. The trinity book of kells creative competition is a nationwide challenge to people of all ages to get their pens and paint brushes out, and write a poem, short story or create a drawing or painting based on the images of the worlds most famous medieval manuscript. It is indeed an interesting place to explore and spend some time at. Trinity reserves the right to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the competition andor vary competition rules at any time without prior notice. Local student recognised in book of kells competition. The book of kells holds a special place in the history of western art as a crowning achievement of the insular manuscript tradition. Athlone student, jake hannaffy received a merit award in the secondary writing category of the book of kells creative competition. Browse in full colour and high resolution our 7,000 treasures, including the full book of kells, all free. The book of kells creative competition creative writing. An introduction to the book of kells and the beautiful film the secret of kells made by the studio cartoon saloon.
Book of kells creative competition winners announced. The book of kells creative competition win cash prizes. Ysandre naud, shauna murphy and aaran deere at the awards ceremony at. Winners of book of kells creative competition announced. After a viking raid, the book was moved to kells, ireland, sometime in the 9th century. Book of kells synonyms, book of kells pronunciation, book of kells translation, english dictionary definition of book of kells. Trinity college dublin is calling on the nation to get creative this autumn and write a poem, short story or create a drawing or painting based on the images from the book of kells. Meath, ireland, the book was brought there after the monastic community on iona. Pupils from after school art club were entered into the book of kells drawing competition ran by trinity college dublin.
The book of kells isnt the only illuminated manuscript in the socalled insular style. Create a drawing, painting or sketch inspired by the images from the book of kells in a modern and innovative way or write a poem or short story inspired by the images from the book of kells and submit your entry for a chance to win. Winners of book of kells creative competition announced lagan. The monks who illustrated the book of kells were irelands earliest painters. Enjoy ease of access with online fasttrack ticket entry to the book of kells. This is a precautionary measure to minimise the spread of covid19. I am doing some research into ticket options for trinity collegebook of kells on their website. The book of kells is a masterpiece of medieval arta brilliantly decorated version of the four gospels with fullpage depictions of christ, the virgin and the evangelists as well as a wealth of smaller decorative painting. The 12thcentury writer gerald of wales, in his topographia hibernica, described seeing a great gospel book in kildare which many have since assumed was the book of kells. Seriously, scotland, wed love to help ye out here, but rockall is 100% irish. Write a poem, short story or create a drawing or painting based on the images from the book of kells. This book contains the harmony of the four evangelists according to jerome, where for almost every page there are different designs, distinguished by varied colours.
Situated just off grafton street in the heart of dublin, trinity is perfectly located to explore the city. Today, it is on display in the library of trinity college dublin. The first thing i noticed is how both long and short the days are. Macavoy is a highly acclaimed author of imaginative and original science fiction and fantasy novels. The winners of the book of kells creative competition were announced last night 17th january at a special prizegiving ceremony at trinity college dublin the competition, inviting submissions of poetry, prose and art, celebrates one of irelands greatest cultural treasures and the worlds most famous medieval manuscript. With over 2000 of the oldest books housed in this gorgeous library, plus the book of kells, the 9th century gospel manuscript, what else could you ask for. It was stolen in the 11th century, at which time its cover was torn off and it was thrown into a ditch. School entries must include the following in block capitals within the body of the email. Dublin people book of kells competition to inspire new. Book of kells definition of book of kells by the free. Nor will trinity have any liability or responsibility for any claim arising in connection with participation in the competition or any of the prizes rewarded. Isobel wins first prize in book of kells art contest carlow nationalist. This decision has been made to protect the health and safety of our visitors and the university community. The library is like a piece of heaven on earth for book lovers of course and also for others as it is.
This beautiful slipcased book has fullsized photographs in color of every page in the original book of kells, plus interesting and explanative text, and lots of closeups of the fantastic interlace designs. Inspirational book of kells creative competition launched trinity. The book of kells is one of the most famous illustrated manuscripts and the most elaborate manuscript of its kind to survive from the early middle ages. Book of kells chi rho iota, iona, scotland or early century oxgall inks and pigments on vellum book of kells trinity college yahoo search results yahoo image search results book of kells i can see at that at least 4 tain silver products have been inspired by this particular design. Monks from the original monastery founded by st columba also set up other monastic communities including. It was created in a columban monastery in either britain or ireland and may have had. Trinity college book of kells art competition st dominics. The book of kells is a beautifully handilluminated manuscript, containing the four gospels of the new testament as well as various prefatory texts and tables bound in four volumes. Inspirational book of kells creative competition launched. On most mondays, im at the two sylvias press office working, since friday, march th, i have been working from home. It is the most purely irish thing we have, and some of the big initial letters which swing right across a page have the essential quality of a chapter of ulysses. Tcd book of kells competition mount anville library. The book of kells by bernard meehan, hardcover barnes. Dating back to ad 800, the illuminated manuscript known as the book of kells is renowned for its extraordinary illustrations and ornamentations.
Book of kells, dublin ticket price timings address. The book of kells and trinity college had been on my must see list for years. The book of kells, dublin, ireland the famous century illuminated manuscript of the gospels written by monks early medieval art beginning of the gospel of st john, with initials i and n gospels of st luke and st john c, bl egerton ms 768 gospel book british library, ms egerton wikipedia. The book of kells, one of great treasures of medieval europe, is an illuminated manuscript gospel book in latin, containing four gospels of new testament matthew, mark, luke and john together with various prefatory texts and tables. Each book of kells art print is produced using archival inks, ships within 48 hours, and comes with a 30day money back guarantee.
Exquisite equestrians, ravaged reptiles and brilliant beasts are just some of the wonderful images that adorn the ancient book of kells, and. Trinity college dublins nationwide competition challenged participants to get creative and be inspired by one of irelands greatest cultural treasures, the book of. The book of kells creative competition 2018 winners facebook. Its intricate drawings incorporating celtic and christian traditions are a testament to the incredible craftsmanship of the medieval irish monks believed to have. The book of kells creative competition is now open for 2020.
Trinity college dublin is calling on the nation to get creative this autumn and be inspired by one of irelands greatest cultural treasures, the book of kells. Creative competition entry visitors and book of kells. The book of kells is a medieval manuscript created by monks in the ninth century. The book of kells is a famous 8th century insular gospel book, now in the trinity college library in dublin. The first time i saw an illustration from the book of kells, in an art history class, i fell in love. Please keep up to date with competition news on the book of kells social media channels.
Book of kells creative competition winners announced trinity. Get your pens and paint brushes out, and write a poem, short story or create a drawing or painting based on the images from the worlds. It is known for its worldrenowned artistry, as well as its many hidden secrets and mysteries dating back to the 800. The book of kells is irelands greatest cultural treasure and the worlds. The book of kells creative competition is open until november 30, 2017 noon. Highlights from the book of kells creative competition ceremony, which announced the talented winners from our 2018 competition. The winners of the book of kells creative competition were announced last night 17th january at a special prizegiving ceremony at trinity. The nationwide challenge is open to people of all ages to get their.
The prizes for the primary school, secondary school and adult categories include cash prizes 200, 400, 800, certificates of merit and an invitation to the. The book of kells is a beautiful example of medieval illumination and was written around 800ce. Our judges will be looking for modern and innovative interpretations of the book of kells from participants. Trinity college is calling on irelands budding artists and writers to get involved in the book of kells creative competition. The book of kells washingtoncenterville public library. It went into wide release in belgium and france on 11 february, and ireland on 3 march. The book of kells, dublin tourist information dublin. You will explore the 9th book of kells rich ornamentation, multilayered symbolism and meaning. The winners of the book of kells creative competition have been announced. The old library and the book of kells is a lovely library thats often crowded. The book of kells was probably produced in a monastery on the isle of iona, scotland, to honor saint columba in the early 8th century. The book is a masterwork of western calligraphy and represents the pinnacle of insular illumination.
I sometimes have trouble finding satisfying discussions of illuminated manuscripts in general art history textbooks. I have found that many descriptions, while very informative about a specific illumination or artistic style, tend to focus on. The secret of kells is a 2009 frenchbelgianirish animated fantasy film animated by cartoon saloon that premiered on 8 february 2009 at the 59th berlin international film festival. Her debut novel, tea with the black dragon, won the john w. The nationwide competition is calling on artists and writers of all ages this autumn to submit entries in art or writing inspired by the famed book. The book of kells and the old library exhibition dublin. Trinity book of kells creative competition news arts. The strange imagination displayed in the pages, the impeccable technique and the very fine state of preservation make the book of kells an object of. She has also written the damiano trilogy, the chronicles of a wizards young son, set during an alternate history version of the italian renaissance. We wish to inform you that the book of kells and old library exhibition will temporarily close to visitors until further notice. The text of the day is open to luke, chapter sixteen, verse ten. Later, in beautiful insular majuscule, the open letters filled in red and blue, we read you cannot serve both god.