This is a comprehensive source book of all types of Celtic designs and illustrations by leading exponent of Celtic art, Courtney Davis. The designs cover the whole history of Celtic art, from the earliest examples found on ancient stone crosses to Courtney Davis' own celebrated modern interpretations, including Celtic crosses and Celtic knots, beasts, borders and lettering. The book also features designs from famous Celtic manuscripts such as the "Lindisfarne Gospels" and the "Book of Kells", and from intricate Celtic jewellery. The full-colour designs are all painstakingly hand painted by Courtney Davis. Each is accompanied by a black and white version of the same image - perfect for scanning or photocopying for use on readers' personal art, design or craft projects.
- ISBN10 0715333089
- ISBN13 9780715333082
- Publish Date 24 April 2009
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 2 October 2024
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint David & Charles
- Format Paperback
- Pages 224
- Language English