Celtic art: Decorative and illuminated masterpieces

About this book

The Celts were highly skilled innovative craftsmen whose highly original idea of art broke entirely with the classical tradition of imitating nature. Celtic art incorporated intricate interweaving patterns and lavish ornamental detail. Although the Celts as a people remain shrouded in mystery their artistic legacy survives in a magnificent and diverse assortment of beautiful objects including jewelry decorated weapons pottery enameled bronze and silver stone carvings and stunning illuminated manuscripts. This volume evokes the craftsmanship which characterized this unique civilization and its culture describing and illustrating in full-color photos a breathtaking array of enameled brooches majestic stone carvings jeweled daggers more. 8 1/2" x 11". Color illus.