Celtic Initials & Alphabets

Celtic Initials & Alphabets
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Publisher : Cassell Illustrated
Total Pages : 96
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ISBN-10 : 0713728043
ISBN-13 : 9780713728040
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Book Synopsis Celtic Initials & Alphabets by : Courtney Davis

Download or read book Celtic Initials & Alphabets written by Courtney Davis and published by Cassell Illustrated. This book was released on 1999-09-16 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This magnificent collection of Celtic scripts contains hundreds of initials and alphabets demonstrating a sweeping range of cursive pen strokes and decorative letters. The art of using initial letters to summarize the content of a book receives expert attention, as do unusual techniques such as the triquetra, a three-pointed knot; the diaper; the pelta, an abstract Celtic motif built out of triangles; and repeating geometric patterns.


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