Designing the secret of kells by tomm moore goodreads. The secret of kells might rush it plot, but it visuals and what it culturally shares are mesmerizing. The art is beautiful, i fell in love with the characters, and the soundtrack is also sublime, making it a very interesting irish tale. First look at designing the secret of kells cartoon brew. See more ideas about book of kells, celtic art and illuminated manuscript. The secret of kells irish monks, a woodland sprite, a young boy and irelands most famous illuminated manuscript grace this charming irish indie, a best animated feature nominee in an unusually. The secret of kells what is this remarkable animated feature. See more ideas about the secret of kells, character design and concept art. Art of the secret of kells part 2 the secret of kells. Thanks to jerry beck for this photo from comiccon of the designing the secret of kells books arriving at comic con. May 30, 2019 brendan, a young, curious, and idealistic boy living in the tightly knit community at the monastery of kells, is very curious about the mysterious book that turns darkness into light. The film itself is visually stunning and beautifully art directed. The secret of kells from the perspective of an old soul. In the secret of kells, its represented by a book, but it.
Columba, illuminated manuscript, insular illumination, ireland, medieval art, the book of kells, the secret of kells, tomm moore i decided to do something a little different for this post, since i. Art of the secret of kells part 1 character design references. Explore the history of ireland through one of irelands most popular tourist attractions and the worlds most famous medieval manuscripts, the book of kells at trinity college dublin. Much like the film itself, designing the secret of kells is a work of art. Five years after its theatrical debut, the muchadmired oscarnominated irish feature the secret of kells finally has its own artof book. While its not a faithful historical account of the creation of the book of kells it is a. Find art you love and shop highquality art prints, photographs, framed artworks and posters at. What this means is that the illustrations of a book, often a bible or the gospels, are decorated with gold or silver leaf in addition to vibrant.
The secret of kells is an animation movie produced by cartoon saloon and directed by tomm moore and nora twomey in 2009. The idea was to look at the book of kells and medieval art in general and to try and translate that into a style that would suit 2d animation. If youve ever watched the secret of kells, you know that the studio cartoon saloon doesnt do things halfway. The secret of kells is one of the most stunning art directed animation. Come down and get one signed today or any day until sunday. The book of kells isnt the only illuminated manuscript in the socalled insular style. Possibly the best artbook out there right now, this book belongs in every artists bookshelf. Designing the secret of kells is a wonderful artbook companion for the. After listening to the other monks of the monastery talk about brother aidan, the creator of the book of iona, brendan is curious about the. Monks from the original monastery founded by st columba also set up other monastic communities including. An introduction to the book of kells and the beautiful film the secret of kells made by the studio cartoon saloon. Designing the secret of kells will be launched later this. Originally released in ireland, one of its countries of origin, the secret of kells story is intertwined with the book of kells.