130 beautiful and dramatic designs in a great range of size, shape and complexity, all royalty-free, with subjects ranging from birds and beasts of myth and scripture to elegantly wrought abstract motifs. Ideal for graphic artists, textile designers, and many other artists and craftspeople.
Here's a sample of other books in this Dover category
Celtic Art: The Methods of Construction by George Bain 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.
Celtic Design Coloring Book by Ed Sibbett, Jr. Add your own hues to an array of interlacings, geometric-animal combinations, decorative initials, and more, all from authentic Celtic sources including Book of Kells. Captions. 37 illustrations.
The Book of Kells by Blanche Cirker Painstakingly reproduced from a rare facsimile edition, this volume contains full-page decorations, portraits, illustrations, plus a sampling of textual leaves with exquisite calligraphy and ornamentation. 32 full-color illustrations.
Celtic Charted Designs by Co Spinhoven Over 300 lovely designs from Book of Kells, Tara Brooch, and other authentic Celtic sources: spiral work, knot work, biomorphic patterns, more.
Celtic Iron-on Transfer Patterns by Courtney Davis Appealing selection of 65 easy-to-apply iron-on transfer patterns featuring Celtic designs that range from simple fretwork to elaborate wreaths, plus borders and frames that imaginatively incorporate animals and plants. Includes easy-to-follow instructions.
Celtic Designs and Motifs by Courtney Davis Over 100 Celtic motifs, both abstract and pictorial, have been adapted from authentic Celtic sources and include full- and half-page rectangles, triangles, circles, frames, borders, corners, and medallions.
159 Celtic Designs by Amy Lusebrink Over 150 motifs reflecting the intricacies of Celtic design, ideal for use in graphics layouts, needlework designs, art projects. Includes animal, floral, and abstract motifs clearly drawn for sharp reproduction.
Celtic and Anglo-Saxon Art and Ornament by J. O. Westwood Fifty-three full-color plates capture the art of ancient Irish and Anglo-Saxon culture. Selected from rare manuscripts, this array of ornamental artwork features intertwined lacings, abstract animals, meticulously detailed letters, and solemn religious imagery.
Celtic Designs for Artists and Craftspeople CD-ROM and Book by Dover More than 200 authentic motifs, ideal for myriad uses, include elaborate spirals and weaves, exotic birds, horned beasts, mermaids, and other fanciful creatures that can be used as borders or individually.
Celtic Notebook by Spinhoven On the cover, a striking mythical creature typical of traditional Celtic art. Inside, 64 ruled pages for names, addresses, appointments, and other reminders. Great gift idea!
