Lindisfarne Gospels Illuminated manuscripts Book culture The Bible St. Gregory with the Scribes Late 9th century Ivory H 20.5 cm, W 12.5 cm
Lindisfarne Anglo-Saxon Illuminated Manuscript of the Gospels Kept at Durham Cathedral ~ 700AD by monks on Lindisfarne Island
The Book Vellum parchmant It contains the four gospels from the New Testament
‘Carpet’ Pages British Library Site
Features, Contexts of Lindisfarne Gospels Enormous investment – elevation of the book Cassiodorus, “every line you write is a blow against satan” Synthesis of cultural elements Devotional, pilgrimage contexts 10 th century – a front piece was added - dedicated to St. Cuthbert & God (saint + scripture)
Book Culture Illuminated Manuscripts Book of Hours for Roman Use (Collins Hours), Nativity, , Philadelphia Museum of Art Visual, aesthetic Devotional Scripture + tradition Exegesis; interpretation