Celtic Design

By Meehan, Aidan
Celtic Design

Details

Authors: Meehan, Aidan
Format: Paperback
GTIN13: 9780500276303
ISBN10: 0500276307
Page Count: 160
Dimensions: 5.3x0.3x8.0
Publisher: Thames & Hudson
Jacket Notes: This remarkable series of practical, step-by-step guides brings together the most comprehensive collection ever published of Celtic designs and decorations and provides an invaluable source of inspiration for artists, designers and craftspeople of all kinds.Both freehand and canonical geometric methods are explained and detailed instructions are given on drawing and decorating letters in an authentic Celtic style, as well as on creating your own illuminated manuscript pages.

Description

Knotwork and plaitwork are examined in detail against the sacred background from which they sprang, and illustrations of motifs taken from famous brooches and carvings show how Celtic knots can be adapted for all manner craftwork.
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