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Celtic Design: Knotwork: The Secret Method of the Scribes

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Celtic Design: Knotwork: The Secret Method of the Scribes
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Aidan Meehan
SeriesCeltic Design
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:160
Dimensions(mm): Height 209,Width 142
Category/GenreAncient and classical art BCE to c 500 CE
Decorative arts
Illustration
ISBN/Barcode 9780500276303
ClassificationsDewey:745.4494
Audience
General
Undergraduate
Illustrations 434 Illustrations, black and white

Publishing Details
Publisher Thames & Hudson Ltd
Imprint Thames & Hudson Ltd
Publication Date 2 April 1991
Publication Country United Kingdom

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.