101 Celtic Illuminated Letters (101 Celtic)

101 Celtic Illuminated Letters (101 Celtic)

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Book Description
A comprehensive design source book of all types of Celtic illuminated letters by leading exponent of Celtic art, Courtney Davis.

The 101 illuminated letters reflects the history of Celtic design from the earliest examples to Courtney Davis's own celebrated modern interpretations. Many of the illuminated letters are from, or inspired by, the famous Celtic manuscripts such as the Lindisfarne Gospels and the Book of Kells.

The 101 designs are all hand painted by Courtney Davis and printed in full color. Each is accompanied by a black and white version of the same image on the adjacent page--perfect for scanning or photocopying for use on an art, design or craft project. The book contains two complete alphabets and the remaining letters are structured so that those most commonly used at the beginning of words are represented with many more examples than the least common letters. The introduction gives a brief history of the Celts and an explanation of the birth and development of their artistic style with particular relation to illuminated letter designs.

101 Celtic Illuminated Letters (101 Celtic),Courtney Davis,David & Charles Publishers,0715317512,Art & Art Instruction,Crafts & Hobbies,Design - Decorative,Graphic Arts - Use of Ornament,Hobbies/Crafts,Reference

Book Contents:

1. 101 Crochet Squares (1216)
2. 101 Folk Designs for Counted Cross-Stitch and Other Needlecrafts (Dover Needlework Series)
3. 1-2-3 Embroidery: Easy Projects for Elegant Living
4. A Creative Guide To Knitted Lace
5. Addresses of the Rich & Famous : How to Reach the World's Movers and Shakers
6. A Dulcimer Builder's Do-It-Yourself Guidebook for the Hobbyist Woodworker
7. A Guide to Work-Holding on the Lathe
8. Amish Quilt Patterns
9. Artistic Effects (Creating Keepsakes Collection) (Creating Keepsakes Collection)
10. A Treasury of Rowan Knits: 80 Patterns from Favorite Designers

Book Contents

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