Items related to Celtic Ornament: Art of the Scribe
Synopsis
Noted artist and best-selling author Courtney Davis celebrates the intricate artistry of the great Celtic Christian scribes. Early Celtic artists drew upon ancient traditions to design exquisitely patterned jewelry, metalwork, and carvings. With the arrival of Celtic Christianity, their focus turned to the glorification of God, seen in magnificently illustrated manuscripts such as the Book of Kells. Drawing upon these two historical traditions, Davis offers a fresh look at Celtic ornamentation, using examples from famous manuscripts, gospels, and other works. "A very useful source for artists."--Library Journal.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
From Library Journal
Celtic design, rich and mysterious, surrounds us in the Western world. The resurgence of Celtic music, interest in illustrated manuscripts like The Book of Kells and the Lindisfarne Gospels, and the success of all things New Age have made zoomorphic ornaments, key patterns, and interlaced knot-work part of the artist's visual vocabulary. Born in South Wales and renowned as an artist and expert on Celtic art, Davis gives us ways of interpreting Celtic imagery, a description of its tools and methods, and an understanding of the monastic lives of the scribes who created it. Less a how-to book than an appreciation of the art form, this will be a very useful source for artists. Though it lacks color illustrations, it is more useful than Andy Sloss's narrowly focused How To Draw Celtic Key Patterns (LJ 3/15/98). For a more traditional workbook, see Aidan Meehan's Celtic Design: A Beginner's Manual (Thames & Hudson, 1991).
Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherCassell
- Publication date2001
- ISBN 10 0304359629
- ISBN 13 9780304359622
- BindingPaperback
- Edition number1
- Number of pages96
- IllustratorDavis Courtney
- Rating
Buy New
Learn more about this copy
US$ 13.58
Shipping:
US$ 13.32
From United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Other Popular Editions of the Same Title
Top Search Results from the AbeBooks Marketplace
Stock Image
Celtic Ornament : Art of the Scribe
Published by
Sterling Publishing Co., Inc., 2001
ISBN 10: 0304359629
ISBN 13: 9780304359622
Used
Softcover
Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. Davis, Courtney (illustrator). Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Seller Inventory # GRP68819128
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Celtic Ornament : Art of the Scribe
Published by
Sterling Publishing Co., Inc., 2001
ISBN 10: 0304359629
ISBN 13: 9780304359622
Used
Softcover
Seller: Better World Books: West, Reno, NV, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. Davis, Courtney (illustrator). Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Seller Inventory # GRP68819128
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Celtic Ornament: Art of the Scribe
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Davis, Courtney (illustrator). The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR002470082
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Celtic Ornament: Art of the Scribe
Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Davis, Courtney (illustrator). Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.8. Seller Inventory # G0304359629I3N10
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Celtic Ornament: Art of the Scribe
Seller: AwesomeBooks, Wallingford, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Davis, Courtney (illustrator). Celtic Ornament: Art of the Scribe This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. Seller Inventory # 7719-9780304359622
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Celtic Ornament: Art of the Scribe
Seller: Reuseabook, Gloucester, GLOS, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
paperback. Condition: Used; Good. Davis, Courtney (illustrator). Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. This book is in good condition but will show signs of previous ownership. Please expect some creasing to the spine and/or minor damage to the cover. Ex-library book with stamps on the first page, it is also likely to have a small shelf number sticker on the spine. Seller Inventory # CHL9778595
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Celtic Ornament: Art of the Scribe
Seller: Bahamut Media, Reading, United Kingdom
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Davis, Courtney (illustrator). This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. Seller Inventory # 6545-9780304359622
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Celtic Ornament : Art of the Scribe
Published by
Sterling Publishing Co., Inc., 2001
ISBN 10: 0304359629
ISBN 13: 9780304359622
Used
Softcover
Seller: Better World Books Ltd, Dunfermline, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. Davis, Courtney (illustrator). Ships from the UK. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Seller Inventory # GRP68819128
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Celtic Ornament: Art of the Scribe
Seller: Book Deals, Tucson, AZ, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. Davis, Courtney (illustrator). Good condition. This is the average used book, that has all pages or leaves present, but may include writing. Book may be ex-library with stamps and stickers. 0.75. Seller Inventory # 353-0304359629-gdd
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Celtic Ornament: Art of the Scribe
Seller: Revaluation Books, Exeter, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Brand New. Davis, Courtney (illustrator). 11.00x8.75x0.25 inches. In Stock. Seller Inventory # __0304359629
Quantity: 1 available