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The book of Durrow /

Discusses the 7th century Book of Durrow, which was written about 150 years before the Book of Kells. This program examines its illustrations, identifying the depicted faces and figures and explaining its decoration and symbolism.

Bibliographic Details
Corporate Authors: UTV (Television station : Belfast, Northern Ireland), Films for the Humanities (Firm)
Other Authors: Black, Donald Taylor, Simms, George Otto, 1910-1991
Format: Video DVD
Language:English
Published: Princeton, N.J. : Films for the Humanities & Sciences, [2005]
Series:Scribes, scholars, and saints.
Subjects:
Book of Durrow.
Illumination of books and manuscripts, Celtic.
Christian art and symbolism.
Art, Celtic.
Documentary films.
Nonfiction films.
Description
Summary:Discusses the 7th century Book of Durrow, which was written about 150 years before the Book of Kells. This program examines its illustrations, identifying the depicted faces and figures and explaining its decoration and symbolism.
Item Description:Originally produced for television in 1987.
"FFH 4328"--Container.
Videorecording.
Physical Description:1 videodisc (26 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Format:DVD.
Production Credits:Camera, Blane Scott ; editor, Philip White.