A Treasury of Celtic Design

by Courtney Davies

Intricate and compelling, these Celtic designs encompass a dazzling range of knotwork, spirals, key patterns, and animal forms. A wealth of full- and half-page rectangular forms, motifs, medallions, borders, and corner pieces are all rendered with exquisite finesse by renowned Celtic artist Courtney Davis. These timeless and evocative designs will be an unending source of ideas for artists and designers, both amateur and professional. Courtney Davis works within the best traditions of ancient Celtic style to produce his own unique designs. His books on the subject of Celtic art include Celtic Designs and Motifs, The Celtic Stained Glass Book, and The Celtic Image.

Genres: Art, Nonfiction

Paperback

First published September 3, 1999

Reviews

[Courtney Mosier Warren · Rating 3 out of 5]

A beautiful collection.

[♥Xeni♥ · Rating 4 out of 5]

My goodness by the Celtics had some really fucking weird ideas of what constitutes illumination and design. That's not to say that it's not beautiful. When I saw the Book of Kells, all I could think of was how lovely it was. Yet, this Treasury of Celtic Design is the strangest compilation ever.

I wish there were some simpler motifs in here as well. Things that would be easier to copy and to get an idea bout Celtic design about.