Why have Celtic symbols and images become one of today's most vibrant sources of inspiration to artists, designers, and other lovers of beauty? Every page features powerful works by the peoples of Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Brittany, Cornwall, or the Isle of Man. Some go back to the early warrior and fertility cultures; others concentrate on the Christian era. Still others display the modern continuation of this glorious tradition. The insightful text puts these artworks in context and explores their relevance for us today. 128 pages, 28 color illus., 29 b/w illus., 7 1/2 x 9 1/2.
Table of Contents:
The Celtic warrior; Celts and the kingdom of nature; Celtic metalwork - centuries of craftsmanship; sacred places; the sun and the seasons; inherited sites - legacy of place; the Celtic monastic tradition; Celtic crosses and carvings; the illuminated gospels; Iona - past and present; Celtic renaissance.
