How Were Illuminated Gospel Manuscripts Made?
For an explanation about how medieval Irish monks created illustrated Biblical texts, like the Book of Kells, see: Making of Illuminated Manuscripts. Q. What is the Lebor Gabala Erenn (Book Of Invasions)? The Lebor Gabala Erenn is a compilation of stories about the origins of Ireland and its people. It is one of the most famous examples of storytelling in Gaelic culture. For more details, see: Lebor Gabala Erenn (the Book Of Invasions). Q. What sculpture was produced in Ireland during the Middle Ages? The best known example of Christian sculpture in Ireland was the series of High Cross Sculptures, created roughly 750-1150 CE. For more information and lots of photographs, see: Celtic High Cross Sculpture. Q. How did fine art painting develop in Ireland? Due to many factors, painting (and sculpture) has played a secondary role to literature and music in Ireland. Arguably, it only really began in the late-17th early-18th century with the likes of the portraitist Charles Jervas and the wat
