Celtic Pattern
Visual Rhythms of the Ancient Mind
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Wooden Books
Published:1st Nov '13
Should be back in stock very soon
How do you draw Celtic knotwork? What are the secrets of keys? Are there tricks for drawing Celtic spirals? What do these mysterious patterns actually mean? Who drew them? Where did they come from? In this exquisite pocket book, author and artist Adam Tetlow shows us the practical tricks of the trade and the hidden principles behind the ancient magical science of Celtic artwork. With examples from both early and later periods, illustrations by the author and rare engravings.
"Fascinating" FINANCIAL TIMES. "Beautiful" LONDON REVIEW OF BOOKS. "Rich and Artful" THE LANCET. "Genuinely mind-expanding" FORTEAN TIMES. "Excellent" NEW SCIENTIST. "Stunning" NEW YORK TIMES. Small books, Big ideas.
- Winner of 1st Prize. Wooden Books Series. NEW YORK BOOK SHOW. Best Non-Fiction Series. 2007
ISBN: 9781904263708
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: unknown
64 pages