Great Book of Celtic Patterns

Great Book of Celtic Patterns
Author: Lora Irish
Publisher:
Total Pages: 232
Release: 2018
Genre: Handicraft
ISBN: 9781565239265

"Provides historical overview of Celtic art; step-by-step instructions for creating twists, braids, and knotted lines; over 200 patterns; a guide to using color in your work; and a gallery of the author's art using Celtic knot work"--

Celtic Designs

Celtic Designs
Author: David James
Publisher: Cassell Illustrated
Total Pages: 96
Release: 2001-11-08
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9780304361267

“Acclaimed designer and author David James...captures the intricacy that distinguishes Celtic style. Close-up enlargements make selected areas more visible...and easily copied. There’s a virtual art gallery of projects....for whatever medium and technique you use-painting, dyes, leather, fabric, enameling, wood or slate. These lovely and engrossing patterns will make you glad you’ve joined the many who have discovered Celtic design.”—The Celtic Connection.

Celtic Art

Celtic Art
Author: Venceslas Kruta
Publisher: Phaidon Press Limited
Total Pages: 248
Release: 2015-04-20
Genre: Art
ISBN:

The essential sourcebook on Celtic art

The Celtic Art Source Book

The Celtic Art Source Book
Author: Courtney Davis
Publisher: Cassell Illustrated
Total Pages: 128
Release: 2004
Genre: Art
ISBN: 9781844033515

Available at a new low price! Intricate, richly colored, and full of symbolism, Celtic art has inspired painters, woodworkers, needleworkers, and other craftspeople for centuries. These exquisite designs--including 50 superb color plates--will continue the tradition, stimulating creativity among professionals and amateurs alike. Chosen by Courtney Davis, one of the most acclaimed Celtic artists working today, the designs include knotwork borders, key patterns, spirals, zoomorphic figures, crosses, and ornamental initials suitable for calligraphers. Some are classic; others are modern but steeped in Celtic style, including one album cover. In addition, Davis provides background throughout, incorporating legends and prayers, and explaining the symbols' meaning and origins, so that artists will have a greater understanding and appreciation of the glories of Celtic culture.

Designs from the Book of Kells

Designs from the Book of Kells
Author: Judy Balchin
Publisher: Search PressLtd
Total Pages: 48
Release: 2009
Genre: Design
ISBN: 9781844484171

Gives step-by-step instructions to the modern crafters seeking to create the ornate swirling motifs typical of Christian iconography and Insular art.

Celtic Knotwork Designs

Celtic Knotwork Designs
Author: Elaine Hill
Publisher: Gill & MacMillan
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2005-02-15
Genre: Art, Celtic
ISBN: 9780717138951

A beautifully illustrated, photocopiable collection of decorative Celtic knot designs, motifs and patterns to provide inspiration for all those interested in creating their own original ideas and projects.

Celtic Borders & Decoration

Celtic Borders & Decoration
Author: Courtney Davis
Publisher: Author House
Total Pages: 100
Release: 2001
Genre: Art
ISBN: 9780304362271

Presents over ninety examples of Celtic patterns and designs used in knotwork, borders and other decorative artwork.

101 Celtic Crosses

101 Celtic Crosses
Author: Courtney Davis
Publisher: David & Charles Publishers
Total Pages: 224
Release: 2004
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9780715316672

A comprehensive design source book of all types of Celtic crosses by leading exponent of Celtic art, Courtney Davis. The 101 crosses cover the whole history of Celtic design from the earliest examples found on ancient stone tablets and monuments to Courtney Davis's own celebrated modern interpretations. With crosses from the famous Celtic manuscripts such as the Lindisfarne Gospels and the Book of Kells and from intricate Celtic jewellery. The 101 cross designs are all hand painted by Courtney Davis and printed in full colour. Each is accompanied by a black and white version of the same image on the adjacent page - perfect for scanning or photocopying for use on readers' personal art, design or craft project. The introduction gives a brief history of the Celts and an explanation of the birth and development of their artistic style with particular relation to cross designs.

The Celtic Design Book

The Celtic Design Book
Author: Aidan Meehan
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2007
Genre: Alphabets
ISBN: 9780500286746

A manual that provides a comprehensive source of instruction for artists, designers and craftspeople of various kinds.