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The Book of Kells - a review

Sep 06, 2026

Stephen Walker reviews three modern books on the Book of Kells: the 1990 facsimile, Victoria Whitworth's 2025 study, and Donncha MacGabhann's two-artist theory. Continue reading

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Book of Kells, Celtic Art, Celtic Design, Celtic History, Celtic Interlace, Celtic Symbolism, History, Insular Art, Knotwork, Manuscripts

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Celtic Interlace and Knotwork Design - Part 1

Jan 11, 2014

Celtic interlace first appeared in early Christian art in the 7th century AD. Stephen Walker traces its origins — from Lindisfarne to Coptic manuscripts — in this 1996 scholarly essay. Continue reading