A Celtic Alphabet from the Book of Kells and Other Sources
Title | A Celtic Alphabet from the Book of Kells and Other Sources PDF eBook |
Author | Andrew Whitson |
Publisher | Appletree Press (IE) |
Pages | 124 |
Release | 1997 |
Genre | Alphabets |
ISBN | 9780862816643 |
Exploring the Celtic art of decorative lettering, this book reproduces the letters of the Celtic alphabet from original sources. Letters not used by the Celtic scribes have been drawn with meticulous care to correspond to Celtic models. In addition to the decorative capitals, letters are drawn in a modern Celtic style, both upper and lower case, making this a practical book for those who want to try out their own Celtic hand, as well as a beautiful gift book.
Designs from the Book of Kells
Title | Designs from the Book of Kells PDF eBook |
Author | Judy Balchin |
Publisher | Search PressLtd |
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.
101 Celtic Illuminated Letters
Title | 101 Celtic Illuminated Letters PDF eBook |
Author | Courtney Davis |
Publisher | David & Charles |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2005-03-01 |
Genre | Crafts & Hobbies |
ISBN | 9780715317518 |
A comprehensive design source book of all types of Celtic illuminated letters by leading exponent of Celtic art, Courtney Davis. The 101 illuminated letters reflect the history of Celtic design from the earliest examples to Courtney Davis's own celebrated modern interpretations. Many of the illuminated letters are from, or inspired by, the famous Celtic manuscripts such as the Lindisfarne Gospels and the Book of Kells. The 101 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 book contains two complete alphabets and the remaining letters are structured so that those most commonly used at the beginning of words are represented with many more examples than the least common letters. 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 illuminated letter designs.
Celtic Art
Title | Celtic Art PDF eBook |
Author | George Bain |
Publisher | Courier Corporation |
Pages | 162 |
Release | 2013-07-24 |
Genre | Art |
ISBN | 0486317447 |
This unique volume clearly demonstrates simple geometric techniques for making intricate knots, interlacements, spirals, Kellstype initials, human and animal figures in distinctive Celtic style. Features over 500 illustrations.
Book of Kells Stained Glass Colouring Book
Title | Book of Kells Stained Glass Colouring Book PDF eBook |
Author | Marty Noble |
Publisher | Dover Publications |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2006 |
Genre | |
ISBN | 9780486448107 |
Sixteen striking reproductions of early Christian art include dramatic images of celestial figures, winged creatures, a menacing mythical beast, and other dramatic configurations.
The Book of Kells
Title | The Book of Kells PDF eBook |
Author | Blanche Cirker |
Publisher | Courier Corporation |
Pages | 35 |
Release | 1982-01-01 |
Genre | Art |
ISBN | 0486243451 |
Vividly reproduces 32 pages from a medieval Irish Bible illustrated with elaborate and colorful drawings
Early Irish Art
Title | Early Irish Art PDF eBook |
Author | Máire De Paor |
Publisher | |
Pages | 72 |
Release | 1979 |
Genre | Art |
ISBN |
Celtic art - Golden age of Irish art - Romanesque - Gothic.