Unusual collection features eye-catching letters of the alphabet incorporating a variety of traditional Celtic images. Woven into intricate patterns are half-human, mythical figures, florals, animal life; and highly stylized serpentine motifs. An immensely useful set for artists, craftworkers, and anyone wanting to add a distinctive touch to their graphic projects. 307 color illustrations. Dover Original.
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Full-Color Celtic Frames and Borders CD-ROM and Book by Mallory Pearce These 59 authentic motifs, incorporating mythical creatures, birds, mermaids, abstract patterns, a handsome Celtic cross and more, are suitable for computer or traditional cut-and-paste use.
Full-Color Celtic Designs CD-ROM and Book by Marty Noble This treasury of 117 striking, royalty-free motifs includes winged creatures, religious figures, serpentine scrolls, letters of the alphabet incorporating highly stylized designs, plus a variety of frames and borders.
Celtic Designs CD-ROM and Book by Dover Intriguing archive of 96 different black-and-white designs features the sinuous interlacements, stylized mythical creatures, abstracts, geometrics, and other elements that give Celtic art its unique distinction.
Celtic and Norse Designs CD-ROM and Book by Amy Lusebrink, Courtney Davis Rescued from ancient sources, these exceptionally bold motifs include an amazing array of birds, human figures, and mythological creatures, all ingeniously woven into intricate networks of spirals and interlacings. 221 illustrations, 48 of them in color.
Letters & Alphabets by Dover Selected from dozens of rare sources, these 484 black-and-white and 150 color illustrations display the infinite ingenuity of designers in embellishing letters of the alphabet with florals, animals, figures, abstracts, and other motifs.
Full-Color Illuminated Initials CD-ROM and Book by Dover 296 decorative letters and designs — all glorious survivors of medieval manuscripts — are embellished with florals, animals, human figures, and other motifs.
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 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.
