The Celtic Design Book (Celtic Design)
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| Rating | : | 4.12 (696 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0500286744 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 480 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-05-12 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
"A treasure trove of ideas. These are excellent books for anyone really interested in Celtic design itself, or for anyone interested in developing their skills in formalized design."
He is the author of the eight-volume Celtic Design series and many other books on the subject. . Aidan Meehan has been researching and practicing Celtic knot design since discovering the triple-grid method of Celtic knot design in 1974
Annette Dunmire said It is probably the best book on the market right now for drawing Celtic. As far as I'm concerned this is not a book for beginners. It is probably the best book on the market right now for drawing Celtic designs and knot work but Mr. Meehan assumes you know a lot more than the targeted audience. I bought this book perhaps "It is probably the best book on the market right now for drawing Celtic" according to Annette Dunmire. As far as I'm concerned this is not a book for beginners. It is probably the best book on the market right now for drawing Celtic designs and knot work but Mr. Meehan assumes you know a lot more than the targeted audience. I bought this book perhaps 2 years into my study of knot work because it was hailed as the best book for beginners. Two days later I closed it and never looked at it again. I was completely frustrated until I did. years into my study of knot work because it was hailed as the best book for beginners. Two days later I closed it and never looked at it again. I was completely frustrated until I did. Not what I was expecting from the description. JoBethSexton Not exactly what I was expecting. I was looking for a pattern book with Celtic knot patterns. This book does include some and they are very well explained. But, there is a little more History than I was looking for. It is a great book if you are studying the beginnings of why, where and how the Celtic designs were used and by whom. But, if you are looking for a straightforward pattern book for projects and / or Art, don't buy this.. "fantastic" according to john. If you need any Celtic design, or maybe even some inspiration, tips, ways to move your pen, geometry of the knots, this is the book. Great pictures with better explanations. If you are the fence about buying it I hope this review entices you. I reference all the time especially when I need to construct a parallel argument with different art from that era.
900+ illustrations. It also shows the reader how to create personal illuminated manuscript pages with the help of an appendix of tools and techniques.Knotwork: The Secret Method of the Scribes examines knotwork and plaitwork in detail against the sacred background from which they sprang. Illustrations of motifs taken from famous brooches and carvings show how Celtic knots can be adapted for all manner of craftwork.Illuminated Letters is a unique blend of history, anecdote, and practical instruction that recreates the schooling of the Celtic illuminator. This edition of Aidan Meehan's practical guides to the art and design of the Celts brings t