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Celtic Art : The Methods of Construction by George Bain (1973, Trade Paperback)
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Celtic Art : The Methods of Construction, Paperback by Bain, George, ISBN 0486229238, ISBN-13 9780486229232, Brand New, Free shipping in the US Describes and illustrates the construction principles used by the British and Irish schools of Celtic art
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Product Identifiers
PublisherDover Publications, Incorporated
ISBN-100486229238
ISBN-139780486229232
eBay Product ID (ePID)659056
Product Key Features
Book TitleCeltic Art : the Methods of Construction
Number of Pages160 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicTechniques / General, Europe / Ireland, History / General
Publication Year1973
IllustratorYes
FeaturesReprint
GenreArt, History
AuthorGeorge Bain
Book SeriesDover Art Instruction Ser.
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Weight18.4 Oz
Item Length11.9 in
Item Width9 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
Dewey Edition19
Dewey Decimal745.6/19916
Edition DescriptionReprint
SynopsisThis unique volume clearly demonstrates simple geometric techniques for making intricate knots, interlacements, spirals, Kellstype initials, human and animal figures, and other designs in distinctive Celtic style. Features over 500 illustrations., The construction principles of Celtic art were re-discovered in the middle of the 20th century by George Bain. Until his writing, the intricate knots, interlacings, and spirals used in illuminating The Book of Kells and in decorating craftwork and jewelry seemed almost impossible, "the work of angels." In this pioneering work, George Bain shows how simple principles, no more difficult than those used in needlecraft, were used to create some of the finest artistic works ever seen. He also explains how you can use these principles in re-creating artifacts and in creating your own Celtic designs for art and craft work or even for recreational use. Step-by-step procedures carefully introduce the simple rules and methods of Celtic knot work and the well-known designs from the great manuscripts and stone work. Later chapters build up to complex knot work, spiral work, and key pattern designs, with special coverage of alphabets and the stylized use of animals, humans, and plants. Altogether over 225 different patterns are presented for your use, with hundreds of modification suggestions, 110 historical and modern artifacts showing designs in use, a great number of letters including six complete alphabets and 25 decorative initials, and a number of animal and human figures used in the original Celtic works. Artists, students, craftspeople, even children can work with these patterns and instructions for creating dynamic designs for use in leather work, in embroidery and other needle work, in metalwork, jewelry making, card design, borders, panels, illuminations, and in countless other ways. Mathematicians will find a great deal of pleasure in the geometric principles on which the patterns are based. Art historians and others interested in studying Celtic art will find a great number of outstanding art works and the best presentation in English for understanding Celtic design.
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- Jul 21, 2020
Breaks down this complex art from into bite size pieces.
Author George Bain does a tremendence job copying and simplifying the intracate and ancient celtic art forms. His method of historical and practical guidence in the knotwork art brakes down the barrior of intimidation to ease the reader into replicating these "lavash illustrations."Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- Dec 16, 2024
A very important book on Celtic art. Sho...
A very important book on Celtic art. Shows you how to draw the stuff.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Jul 01, 2020
Very good
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Apr 23, 2018
The Authoritative Resource on the Subject
Probably not a better guide out there on this subject. The book is famous in knowledgeable circles for good reason. Thorough illustrations and some photographs to help you learn the techniques.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Jul 17, 2018
EXCELLENT
Excellent book. The best I've seen on this topic yet. Highly, highly recommend.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Aug 30, 2025
The book will work for me ....
The book will work for me .Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Mar 17, 2021
Good book.
Variety of patterns.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Sep 27, 2021
Celtic Art
Thourogh and concise!
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
