Celtic and Anglo-Saxon Art and Ornament in Full Color CD-ROM and Book
| Author | : J. O. Westwood |
| Publisher | : Courier Corporation |
| Total Pages | : 52 |
| Release | : 2008-06-11 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780486997230 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0486997235 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (235 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Celtic and Anglo-Saxon Art and Ornament in Full Color CD-ROM and Book by : J. O. Westwood
Download or read book Celtic and Anglo-Saxon Art and Ornament in Full Color CD-ROM and Book written by J. O. Westwood and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2008-06-11 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Compiled from brilliant illuminated manuscripts such as The Book of Kells, this collection spotlights the Christian iconography of ancient Britain. These colorful ornaments date from the Roman occupation through the Norman conquest. Abounding in intertwined lacings, abstract animal figures, meticulously drawn letters, winding scrolls of foliate designs, and uniquely solemn religious imagery, they offer a wondrous variety of ancient ornamental artwork.
