Celtic Art in Pagan and Christian Times - Softcover

Allen, J. Romilly

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0486416089 ISBN 13: 9780486416083

Publisher: Dover Publications Inc., 2001

Synopsis

Classic of scholarly research explores origins of Celtic art in Britain, Ireland, and Europe. Illustrated with 44 plates of photographs and line drawings of artifacts from a variety of sites, this study traces Celtic art in the Bronze and early Iron Ages, as well as Celtic art of the Christian period.

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Synopsis:

This concise, informative volume by a noted scholar carefully examines the origin and development of Celtic art in Great Britain and Ireland and its links to Celtic art on the European continent. After discussing the migration of continental Celts to Britain, the author devotes the remaining seven chapters to a lucid, profusely illustrated study of pagan Celtic art in the Bronze Age and early Iron Age, and Celtic art of the Christian period. Among the topics covered are the differences between decorative Celtic art in the pagan and Christian eras, and the elaborate motifs displayed on bells and bronze reliquaries, in biblical paintings, and in architectural ornamentation. Forty-four plates of photographs and line drawings depict a rich assortment of artifacts discovered in excavations at a number of sites, e.g., swords, lances, shields, helmets, and other "grave-goods" found at the pre-Roman necropolis in Hallstatt. Austria, as well as pottery, necklaces, amulets, coins, musical instruments, and domestic appliances unearthed at numerous other locations.

A classic of scholarly research offering a fascinating view of an ancient people, this book will be welcomed by students, historians, and the myriad aficionados of Celtic art and artifacts.

About this edition

• Publisher: Dover Publications Inc.
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0486416089
• ISBN 13: 9780486416083
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 362