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On Two Works of Ancient Irish Art Known as the Breac Moedog, or Shrine of St. Moedog, and the Soiscel Molaise, or Gospel of St. Molaise (1871)

On Two Works of Ancient Irish Art Known as the Breac Moedog, or Shrine of St. Moedog, and the Soiscel Molaise, or Gospel of St. Molaise (1871)

Stokes, Margaret Macnair

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African ArtFiction AnthologiesBible Studies

ISBN10: 1161795251
ISBN13: 9781161795257
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: May 23 2010
Pages: 42
Weight: 0.88
Height: 0.25 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
On Two Works Of Ancient Irish Art Known As The Breac Moedog, Or Shrine Of St. Moedog, And The Soiscel Molaise, Or Gospel Of St. Molaise (1871) is a book written by Margaret Macnair Stokes. The book is a detailed description of two ancient Irish works of art - the Breac Moedog, also known as the Shrine of St. Moedog, and the Soiscel Molaise, also known as the Gospel of St. Molaise.The Breac Moedog is a shrine made of bronze and enamel, believed to have been created in the 11th century. It is adorned with intricate designs and images of saints, and is considered to be one of the finest examples of Irish metalwork from the medieval period. The book provides a detailed analysis of the shrine, including its history, symbolism, and artistic significance.The Soiscel Molaise, on the other hand, is a manuscript gospel believed to have been written in the 8th century. It is known for its beautiful calligraphy and intricate illustrations, which include images of saints, animals, and other symbols. The book provides a detailed analysis of the gospel, including its history, symbolism, and artistic significance.Overall, On Two Works Of Ancient Irish Art Known As The Breac Moedog, Or Shrine Of St. Moedog, And The Soiscel Molaise, Or Gospel Of St. Molaise (1871) is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Irish art and history. It provides a comprehensive and detailed analysis of two important works of art, shedding light on their cultural and historical significance.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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