The Book of Kells
Detailed App Info:
Application Description
Every page of the Book of Kells available in high resolution for the first time.
Explore the finest details of 21 of the 9th century manuscript’s most decorated pages at up to six times their original size.
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. Today, it is on display in the Library of Trinity College Dublin.
Following on from the international award-winning DVD-ROM, this app showcases the amazing decorative skills of the scribes and the rich and varied colours used in the drawings.
FEATURES
- See all 680 pages
- Zoom in to explore the detail 21 of the most decorated pages at up to 6 times their actual size
- Learn about the history of the book including where, when and how it was made
- Understand the meaning behind decorative symbols used throughout the manuscript
- Browse through over 600 examples of animals, initial letters and other decorative themes
FEEDBACK
We’d love to hear your feedback. E-mail us at feedback@bookofkells.com or follow us on Twitter at @bookofkellsapp.
Explore the finest details of 21 of the 9th century manuscript’s most decorated pages at up to six times their original size.
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. Today, it is on display in the Library of Trinity College Dublin.
Following on from the international award-winning DVD-ROM, this app showcases the amazing decorative skills of the scribes and the rich and varied colours used in the drawings.
FEATURES
- See all 680 pages
- Zoom in to explore the detail 21 of the most decorated pages at up to 6 times their actual size
- Learn about the history of the book including where, when and how it was made
- Understand the meaning behind decorative symbols used throughout the manuscript
- Browse through over 600 examples of animals, initial letters and other decorative themes
FEEDBACK
We’d love to hear your feedback. E-mail us at feedback@bookofkells.com or follow us on Twitter at @bookofkellsapp.
Requirements
Your mobile device must have at least 672.11 MB of space to download and install The Book of Kells app. The Book of Kells was updated to a new version. Purchase this version for $12.99
If you have any problems with installation or in-app purchase, found bugs, questions, comments about this application, you can visit the official website of Kells Technologies Ltd. at http://www.bookofkells.com.
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