Consisting of simple interacting geometric shapes, filled with
watercolours and inky textures, The Secret of Kells is a charming film,
telling the story of a young boy, Brendan, living in the Abbey of Kells.
The Abbey is run by his domineering uncle, obsessed with constructing a
wall to keep out the Vikings invaders whose arrival is imminent.The
story revolved around a legendary illuminated manuscript, the Book of Iona, and
Brendan's quest to continue its legacy. A celebration of the dynamic
freedom of creativity triumphing over fear and dogma this is definitely
something to watch when you feel like something vibrant and light, but it is
still intense enough to be taken seriously.
I found a full version on Youtube a few days ago, but it appears to have been taken down. For now here's the trailer:
I found a full version on Youtube a few days ago, but it appears to have been taken down. For now here's the trailer:
While we're on the topic of illuminated manuscripts:
Initial letter L from Genesis, from the Wenceslas bible (1389).
From the Book of Kells (ca. 800).
From the Book of Kells.
Book of Durrow
Book of Kells.
Book of Kells.
SO MUCH DETAIL. Could look at these forever, they seem to twist and churn into increasingly complex 3D fractal structures the longer I stare at them.
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