Medieval Art

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N: Man (Symbol of St. Matthew).
D: 680 CE.
P/S: Hiberno-Saxon.
A: Hiberno monk (scriptoria).
Pa: Unknown.
OL: Iona, Scotland.
M/T: Tempura on Vellum.
F: To teach the bible.
C: From the Book of Dorrow, an illuminated manuscript, (Gospel book - four writers). Christian narrative but the manuscript's decor is Celtic.
DT: Flat abstract depiction of St. Matthew. design with geometric and schematic clothing, interlacing border, frontal face and sideways feet change the design into a body.
Me: Christianity spread into Northern Europe, non-Roman societies converted. Monks preserved Christian art while using local culture.

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N: Chi-Rho-Iota Page.
D: 800 CE.
P/S: Hiberno-Saxon.
A: Hiberno monks.
Pa: Unknown.
OL: Iona, Scotland.
M/T: Iron gall ink on vellum.
F: To teach the bible.
C: From the Book of Kells, an illuminated manuscript, Latin Bible. Horror Vacui, Elaborate Celtic art, abstract with Christian Symbolism.
DT: 1st three letters of Christ (Chi:X, Rho:P) in Greek. Dector of interlacing, geometric and schematic designs, angels and animals are hidden in the art.
Me: This art work is calligraphy. Insular Art. It is Ireland's native treasure.

Front 3

David is a Cutie.

Back 3

His Hawt.