Celtic Art

An accessible, yet poorly designed introduction to Celtic art, written by the world expert, this book offers a carefully chosen sequence of 250 masterpieces ranging from the fifth century BC to the eighth century AD. The great variety and full range of Celtic artistic production is represented – from stone sculptures, terracotta vases and iron swords to amber necklaces, golden torques, bronze fibulas and illuminated manuscripts. Specially commissioned photography and lavish reproductions celebrate and reinforce the delicacy and beauty of Celtic art. This volume spans the entire Celtic world – from Ireland to France, Italy to Hungary, the Czech Republic to Germany and Austria. The result is an authoritative survey of this magnificent period of artistic culture, as well as a rich visual sourcebook for students, arts and crafts lovers. An accessible, beautifully designed introduction to Celtic art, written by the world expert, this book offers a carefully chosen sequence of 250 masterpieces ranging from the fifth century BC to the eighth century AD. The great variety and full range of Celtic artistic production is represented - from stone sculptures, terracotta vases and iron swords to amber necklaces, golden torques, bronze fibulas and illuminated manuscripts. Specially commissioned photography and lavish reproductions celebrate and reinforce the delicacy and beauty of Celtic art. This volume spans the entire Celtic world - from Ireland to France, Italy to Hungary, the Czech Republic to Germany and Austria. The result is an authoritative survey of this magnificent period of artistic culture, as well as a rich visual sourcebook for students, arts and crafts lovers. Written By The World Expert On Celtic Art, This Book Offers A Carefully Chosen Sequence Of 250 Masterpieces Ranging From The Fifth Century Bc To The Eighth Century Ad. The Great Variety And Full Range Of Celtic Artistic Production Is Represented - From Stone Sculptures, Terracotta Vases And Iron Swords To Amber Necklaces, Golden Torques, Bronze Fibulas And Illuminated Manuscripts. Introduction -- The Antecedents -- The Birth Of Celtic Art -- Echoes Of Italy -- The Height Of Continental Art And Its Influence -- The Art Of The Oppida -- The Art Of The British Isles -- Epilogue: The Christian Art Of Ireland. Venceslas Kruta ; Translated By Keith And Angela Bradford. Includes Bibliographical References (pages 230-235) And Index. Translated From The French. The essential sourcebook on Celtic art