Twelve hundred years ago, monks on a tidal island off the coast of England created some of the most intricate artwork in human history. Armed with quill pens, homemade ink, and an almost incomprehensible patience, they produced books so beautiful they were thought to have been made by angels. This is that story.
In This Episode
- 1:21 — What Is Insular Art
- 3:12 — The Great Manuscripts
- 5:54 — The Monastic World
- 9:17 — The Visual Language
- 12:27 — The Famous Pages
- 14:48 — Legacy and Connection
Credits
Footage courtesy of the British Library.
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