The Celtic Design Book (Celtic Design)
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| Rating | : | 4.54 (698 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0500286744 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 480 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-05-05 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Illustrations of motifs taken from famous brooches and carvings show how Celtic knots can be adapted for all manner of craftwork.Illuminated Letters is a unique blend of history, anecdote, and practical instruction that recreates the schooling of the Celtic illuminator. This edition of Aidan Meehan's practical guides to the art and design of the Celts brings together three of his best-selling titles in the Celtic Design series: A Beginner's Manual , Knotwork , and Illuminated Letters.THREE POPULAR BOOKS NOW IN ONE VOLUME!The step-by-step instructions provide an invaluable resource for artists, designers, and craftspeople.A Beginner's Manual covers all the simplest forms of Celtic design with a clear explanation of both freehand and canonical geometric methods, as
Annette Dunmire said It is probably the best book on the market right now for drawing Celtic. As far as I'm concerned this is not a book for beginners. It is probably the best book on the market right now for drawing Celtic designs and knot work but Mr. Meehan assumes you know a lot more than the targeted audience. I bought this book perhaps "It is probably the best book on the market right now for drawing Celtic" according to Annette Dunmire. As far as I'm concerned this is not a book for beginners. It is probably the best book on the market right now for drawing Celtic designs and knot work but Mr. Meehan assumes you know a lot more than the targeted audience. I bought this book perhaps 2 years into my study of knot work because it was hailed as the best book for beginners. Two days later I closed it and never looked at it again. I was completely frustrated until I did further research on the internet and learned how to draw from Sheila Sturrow's book. Still, S. years into my study of knot work because it was hailed as the best book for beginners. Two days later I closed it and never looked at it again. I was completely frustrated until I did further research on the internet and learned how to draw from Sheila Sturrow's book. Still, S. JoBethSexton said Not what I was expecting from the description.. Not exactly what I was expecting. I was looking for a pattern book with Celtic knot patterns. This book does include some and they are very well explained. But, there is a little more History than I was looking for. It is a great book if you are studying the beginnings of why, where and how the Celtic designs were used and by whom. But, if you are looking for a straightforward pattern book for projects and / or Art, don't buy this.. john said fantastic. If you need any Celtic design, or maybe even some inspiration, tips, ways to move your pen, geometry of the knots, this is the book. Great pictures with better explanations. If you are the fence about buying it I hope this review entices you. I reference all the time especially when I need to construct a parallel argument with different art from that era.
These are excellent books for anyone really interested in Celtic design itself, or for anyone interested in developing their skills in formalized design." . "A treasure trove of ideas
. Aidan Meehan has been researching and practicing Celtic knot design since discovering the triple-grid method of Celtic knot design in 1974. He is the author of the eight-volume Celtic Design series and many other books on the subject