Design and Techniques in Early Medieval Celtic Metalwork, Hardback/Niamh Whitfield

This book examines Early Medieval Celtic design in a European context, its links to Anglo-Saxon and continental art, and its debt to classical traditions. It spans topics including gold origins, animal ornament evolution, and design principles and explores early Irish texts on jewellery and clothing, brooches as status symbols. Publisher: Pindar Press Author(s): Niamh Whitfield Illustration(s): 243 illus. Number of pages: 648 Publication date: 2024 Dimensions: 249 x 181 x 47 Cover type: Hardback