The Cloisters of Iona Abbey by Ewan Mathers

The Cloisters of Iona Abbey by Ewan Mathers

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A collection of photographs depicting the carvings of the restored cloisters, with text reflecting on the meaning of each design and information about the flora and fauna of the Isle of Iona and beyond which most of the carvings represent.

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The Cloisters of Iona Abbey by Ewan Mathers

A collection of photographs depicting the carvings of the restored cloisters, with text reflecting on the meaning of each design and information about the flora and fauna of the Isle of Iona and beyond which most of the carvings represent. This use of symbols from the natural world reflects the close links of the early Celtic Christians with the land around them. Ewan Mathers, a frequent visitor to Iona since childhood, observed the newly rebuilt cloisters being transformed over thirty years from rough pillars of sandstone to a complete, unified work of art. From his own obsession with the carvings and conversations with their main creator, Chris Hall, has emerged the concept of cloisters as a labyrinth, the winding circular pathway of ancient mythology, the purpose of which was to effect a change of consciousness.
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ISBN 13 9781901557602
ISBN 10 190155760X
Title The Cloisters of Iona Abbey
Author Ewan Mathers
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Wild Goose Publications
Year published 2004-06-09
Number of pages 176
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.