Celtic and Old Norse Designs by Courtney Davis (English) Paperback Book

Description: Celtic and Old Norse Designs by Courtney Davis 125 versatile, royalty-free designs adapted from ancient artwork: birds, human figures, mythological creatures, interwoven patterns, and other motifs. A wealth of dramatic ornamentation for craftworkers, designers, and artists. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description 125 versatile, royalty-free designs adapted from ancient artwork: birds, human figures, mythological creatures, interwoven patterns, and other motifs. A wealth of dramatic ornamentation for craftworkers, designers, and artists. Artists, illustrators, designers, and craftspeople in search of exceptionally bold and inventive motifs will find them in this versatile treasury brimming with 125 royalty-free designs. Taken from authentic Celtic and Old Norse sources, they include an amazing array of birds, human figures, and mythological creatures, all ingeniously woven into an intricate network of spirals and interlacings. Meticulously adapted from artwork that graced ancient rune stones and religious symbols, furniture, manuscripts, bronze mirrors, sword hilts, cooking utensils, and other artifacts, the illustrations depict a crucifix; decorative creatures that adorned the pages of the Lindisfarne Gospels; interwoven designs from stone crosses of Ireland, Scotland, and Cornwall; and many other designs and motifs. Convenient and inexpensive, this collection offers inspiration and a wealth of immediately usable dramatic ornamentation rich in character and distinctive in content. Back Cover Artists, illustrators, designers, and craftspeople in search of exceptionally bold and inventive motifs will find them in this versatile treasury brimming with 125 royalty-free designs. Taken from authentic Celtic and Old Norse sources, they include an amazing array of birds, human figures, and mythological creatures, all ingeniously woven into an intricate network of spirals and interlacings. Meticulously adapted from artwork that graced ancient rune stones and religious symbols, furniture, manuscripts, bronze mirrors, sword hilts, cooking utensils, and other artifacts, the illustrations depict a crucifix; decorative creatures that adorned the pages of the Lindisfarne Gospels; interwoven designs from stone crosses of Ireland, Scotland, and Cornwall; and many other designs and motifs. Convenient and inexpensive, this collection offers inspiration and a wealth of immediately usable dramatic ornamentation rich in character and distinctive in content. Author Biography For the past 25 years, Courtney Davis has been one of the leFor the past 25 years, Courtney Davis has been one of the leading experts in Celtic art, and heas been involved in the pading experts in Celtic art, and heas been involved in the publication of over 35 books, including 101 Celtic Crosses, 1ublication of over 35 books, including 101 Celtic Crosses, 101 Celtic Knotwork Designs, and more. He lives near Bridport01 Celtic Knotwork Designs, and more. He lives near Bridport, Dorset, in England. , Dorset, in England. Long Description 125 versatile, royalty-free designs adapted from ancient artwork: birds, human figures, mythological creatures, interwoven patterns, and other motifs. A wealth of dramatic ornamentation for craftworkers, designers, and artists. Details ISBN0486412296 Author Courtney Davis Pages 48 Language English ISBN-10 0486412296 ISBN-13 9780486412290 Media Book Format Paperback Illustrations Yes Year 2000 Imprint Dover Publications Inc. Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Birth 1946 Short Title CELTIC & OLD NORSE DESIGNS Residence ENK DOI 10.1604/9780486412290 UK Release Date 2000-01-09 AU Release Date 2000-01-09 NZ Release Date 2000-01-09 Publisher Dover Publications Inc. Series Dover Pictorial Archive DEWEY 745.4494 Audience General Publication Date 2000-09-01 US Release Date 2000-09-01 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:15526951;

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