Celtic Art, The Methods of Construction
1975, hardback edition of George Bain's influential design book
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Printing Details
First edition, third impression. Hardback in dustwrapper. 29.5 × 22cm, 163pp.
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 jewellery 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.
Condition
A good reference copy. The dustwrapper has been taped down to the boards (and it's not shifting), light spotted foxing to the page edges but the text complete and in strong readable condition.
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Price
£20.00
