Celtic Design: The Tree of Life

by Aidan Meehan

This book adds to the series of practical, step-by-step guides on Celticdesign for designers and craftspeople. The tree of life is one of the most popular and enduring motifs in Celtic art, found on Pictish sculpted stone slabs, Celtic and Northumbrian crosses and illuminated manuscripts. This book explores the symbolism and history of the motif and demonstrates its versatility as a design today.

Genres: Art

160 pages, Paperback

First published November 1, 1995

Reviews

[Elizabeth Frey-Thomas · Rating 4 out of 5]

Concise information about symbolism in Celtic design, and graphing help for artists.