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	Celtic Art - MSN Encarta
		Celtic Art, the art of the ancient Celts.
		Celtic art has been found as far afield as Ireland and the northern isles of Britain; in continental Europe from Spain to the Black Sea; and in a part of central Turkey where Celts are known to have settled in the 3rd century bc.
		Celtic art emerged in the environment of the Hallstatt Culture, an early Iron Age culture, identified as Celtic, that was centred in what is now Austria, Switzerland, and Bavaria.
	uk.encarta.msn.com /encyclopedia_781529542/Celtic_Art.html (1595 words)

	Celtic art - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Celtic art in the Middle Ages was practiced by the Celtic speaking people of Ireland and Britain in the 800 year period from the Roman withdrawal from Britain in the 5th century, to the establishment of Romanesque art in the 12th century.
		Celtic art is one of the major art periods in Medieval art.
		Celtic Art and Culture from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Celtic_art (1787 words)

	Celtic Attic: Celts facts and fiction - Celtic Art
		Art and decoration remained relatively primitive until the arrival of the Celts, a migration that was probably complete by the 3rd century BC.
		The most impressive Celtic Christian art was produced from the late 7th to the early 8th century, both in Ireland and in Irish missions in Europe.
		Other art of the period included large stone crosses carved with interlacing relief decorations; ceremonial religious objects ornamented with gold filigree and colored enamel studs, such as the Ardagh Chalice (early 8th century, National Museum of Ireland, Dublin); and personal ornaments of highly sophisticated design, especially brooches called penannular brooches in gilded bronze and silver.
	www.celticattic.com /contact_us/the_celts/celtic_art.htm (731 words)

	Tribal and Celtic Tattoo Shop Newport, Rhode Island - 401-846-4488 - Specializing in Tribal and Celtic ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Celtic events of history was the Fifth-Century battle between King Arthur and his Celtic army against the dark pagan hordes in England (as the Celts termed the non-Celtic peoples).
		The early Celts displayed their art especially in metal: jewelry, weapons (they were fierce warriors), figurines and pots are some of the many artifacts that come to light.
		Celtic tattoos are one of the oldest forms of Tattooing in the history of mankind.
	www.tribal-celtic-tattoo.com.cob-web.org:8888 (969 words)

	CELTIC ART FORMS (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		The art is charactarized by inter-woven ropes of intricate knotwork which can be seen painted, carved, or placed on fine jewelry or other metalcraafts.
		Many examples of Celtic art survive, and there is a renewed interest in it.
		The Celtic cross symbolizes the four roads of the four corners of the earth(forerunners of our parallels of latitude and longitude), and the meetings of these roads at a central point formed a cross, indicating the center of the world body.
	www.joellessacredgrove.com /Celtic/art.html (1285 words)

	Celtic League - Celtic art
		The art of the Celts is from the land and water, and in payment for what they took for nourishment and inspiration and protection, they gave back and sacrificed their beautiful enamelled Battersea shield to the river, a gift for the Gods.
		The Book of Kells is another famous source of Celtic art, where the monks from the 9th century AD illuminated pages of the bible with tiny complicated interlocking weavings, always going back to the beginning, each piece one endless line.
		Celtic art has become popular as tattoo art, and you'll see it enscribed in the flesh of young people along with South Sea graphics and Northwest Coast Indian designs.
	www.celticleague.org /celtic-art.html (838 words)

	Celtic Art, Scottish painting and illumination - Picti
		An initial interest in what was assumed to be a relatively narrow field revealed a wealth of interest and influence, which gradually drew the artist to explore in depth the methods and effects of this very taxing art form.
		The antithesis of modern expressionist art, it relies on complete accuracy and a slow build up of material to achieve it’s result, but it provides a microcosm of interest where no space is unused, and each element skillfully combined and balanced harmoniously to maximum effect.
		The work of this artist, however, is by no regard mere copying of existing works; on the contrary, while utilising the techniques and structures of ancient Celtic Art, he employs them in a totally individual style to create his own designs.
	www.celtic-art-prints.co.uk (416 words)

	Celtic Art from THE CELTIC LADY - Tattoo Designs, Fonts, Wedding Ideas & Symbols -- Original Designs (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		The Romans were most impressed by the Celtic tribesmen's horsemanship, the control of their fighting carts and their treatment of their horses.
		In the last decade of the 20th century this beautiful Celtic art is no longer found just in the monasteries.
		Thank you for thinking of the Celtic Lady for a custom design - she is quite flattered that you would consider her.
	www.celticlady.com (766 words)

	Celtic Art
		The art of using initial letters to summarize the content of a book receives expert attention, and so do unusual techniques such as the triquetra, a three-pointed knot formed from three intersecting arcs; the diaper, the art of repeating geometric patterns; and the pelta, an abstract Celtic motif built out of triangles.
		Unique Celtic contributions to designs such as spiraling, knotwork, and key patterns are shown and their construction and meaning are fully explained.
		In this gorgeously-illustrated volume, she approaches Celtic art in terms of what it expresses about Celtic culture's spiritual beliefs and social organization.
	www.ragmuffin.com /crbooks/ArtCeltic_Art.html (1634 words)

	ealain >> the celtic art fanlisting
		Welcome to Ealain (Gaelic for art), the approved fanlisting for Celtic Art featuring the amazing work of Jim Fitzpatrick.
		Well, A fanlisting is a place for all the fans of a particular show, movie, actor, actress, singer, etc. to come together and build the biggest listing of people all around the world who are fans of that subject.
		Celtic Art and Culture, and World of Celtic Art.
	www.tempestdesigns.com /celtic (259 words)

	ArtLex on Celtic Art
		They produced sophisticated metalwork, stone and wood carving, and illuminated manuscripts, decorating these objects with a variety of geometrical, knotted and spiral designs, stylized animals and human figures.
		The entire period is divided into two phases: early Celtic, made in Western Europe during the La Tene period (c.
		Celtic art's final flowering occurred in Ireland during the early Middle Ages (650 to 1150).
	www.artlex.com /ArtLex/c/celtic.html (162 words)

	Celtic art Art Style Information at Buy Art
		Celtic art is the art created by the peoples of Northern and Central Europe from the 5 th century B.C and up until the very beginning of medieval times.
		It is these Celtic descendents that continued the Celtic culture, while those that remained on the mainland suffered the same turmoil as the rest of Europe with the disintegration of the Empire and the first sign of the abysmal Dark Ages.
		The style did remain consistently decorative and the later Celtic period would result in a wonderful new innovation as the culture was taken over by Christianity and the combination of these both brought about the art of manuscript illustration.
	www.buy-original-art.com /styles/celtic_art.htm (467 words)

	Free Celtic Interlace Clip Art
		Interlace is one of the most identifiable aspects of Celtic art although it’s a relatively late addition to the repertoire of the Celts.
		One can’t describe as "illiterate" a people to whom education meant the memorization of hundreds of stories, geneaologies, and poems; in fact the ancient Irish used several hundred poetic metres and variations alone, which a bard or filidh had to learn; but "literacy" in the literal sense of "writing" wasn’t in their curriculum.
		John Cargill, is that Celtic* knotwork was in some cases a form of musical notation.
	www.webomator.com /bws/data/freeart/celtic/celtic_interlace.html (1562 words)

	Celtic Art
		The most common error is to talk of 'Celtic knotwork', that complicated and elaborate interlacing of lines, curves and geometric shapes which seems to be appearing everywhere nowadays.
		This style of design and decoration was in fact brought to Britain in the 6th century AD by Saxon Christian monks and was used exclusively to illuminate the hand-written Christian Gospels.
		It is also a common practice for modern day Celtic groups to employ various symbols, such as the Crescent and V-Rod, the Switch, the Two Worlds etc., as part of their Celtic regalia and ritual but, once again, these ancient symbols are not Celtic they are Pictish.
	www.gallica.co.uk /celts/art.htm (492 words)

	Celtic Cultures - Sloane Art Library - University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
		For browsing in the stacks, the general classification areas are: for Celtic art N5925; for ancient Irish art N6783; for costume NK4706.4; for decoration and ornament NK1264; enameling NK5003.2 and manuscript illumination ND2940.
		Bibliography of the History of Art covers from late antiquity (4th c.) to present but should still be searched as it is the most important database for the history of art.
		Note: BHA is particularly useful for researching Celtic Revival; it is a subject heading in the database.
	www.lib.unc.edu /art/celtic.html (1374 words)

	Celtic Tattoo Art
		All it took was a clumsy person to fall in the fire and land on a charred, pointed stick, and someone else to notice that a mark was left when healing took place.
		Most modern Celtic designs are taken from the Irish Illuminated Manuscripts, of the 6th and 7th centuries.
		The leaves of woad were an important source of blue dye until the first half of the present century, and the Britons evidently used it to paint or tattoo their bodies.
	www.celticgrounds.com /chapters/c-tattoo.htm (705 words)

	CELTIC ART OF COURTNEY DAVIS
		“The art of Courtney Davis is an expression of the ancient symbols, myths and legends of the Celtic culture and he creates his images through the inspiration of the Celtic Spirit.
		The mastery of his art has been achieved through 30 years of dedication as a self-taught artist.
		To view his art is to enter into a realm of fascination”.
	www.celtic-art.com (115 words)

	Fontcraft's Scriptorium Fonts and Graphic Arts
		The various forms of Celtic Uncial calligraphy preserved sophisticated writing techniques so that they could be reintroduced to Europe at the time of Charlemagne, leading to a reawakening of writing and literature.
		Celtic decroative designs, mythological art, religious symbolism and calligraphic lettering are preserved as high resolution (300dpi or more) graphics and unique original fonts (Postscript and TrueType) so that you can incorporate the vision of the Celts in your designs.
		It is oriented towards historical and traditional Celtic design, featuring fonts based on historical calligraphy, plus borders, emblems and decorative elements which are primarily geometrical and in the tradition of Celtic knotwork design.
	www.fontcraft.com /artype/celtic (1423 words)

	Celtic Art by Welsh artist Jen Delyth - Keltic Designs Celtic Catalog (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.cs.unc.edu) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		The Celtic culture is a living tradition with a rich heritage of art, mythology and poetry.
		Her original Celtic Tree of Life design has become a well known symbol for the interconnection of all living things.
		Celtic Bands Kila, and Trillion Green, and Land of the Blind.
	www.kelticdesigns.com.cob-web.org:8888 (550 words)

	Celtic Tattoo Designs - Body Art
		Elements of art from neolithic tribes that predate the Celts have become blended into what was the actual Celtic art form.
		Knotwork is probably the most recognized form of Celtic art, with lines forming complex braids which then weave across themselves.
		The Celts were influenced heavily in their art by nature and you find birds, horses, dogs and more with ears and limbs interweaving.
	www.bellaonline.com /articles/art25875.asp (509 words)

	Metal Art by MC Foley - Specializing in Celtic Design
		The art of Repujado has its origins in Spain during the 12th century.
		Examples of the earliest art form predate the Bronze Age on the isle of Crete.
		The art form was originally done with silver both for decoration, and as a protective cover for paintings.
	www.metal-art.net (318 words)

	CELTIC ART by Celtic Lady - Original Computer ready artwork
		A volume of designs ranging from Celtic interlace, Irish dancing shoes, shamrocks, leprechauns and pots-of-gold with a Celtic flavor.
		A volume of Celtic interlace art suitable for borders, letterhead, newsletters or whatever you imagination comes up with.
		A few shamrocks, a couple of leprechauns, a pot of gold and, of course, a Celtic Cross.
	www.celticlady.com /celtshop/art_work.html (328 words)

	Celtic Jewelry, Wedding Rings and Crosses
		We are a craftsman run workshop specializing in authentic, handmade Celtic design jewelry, mokume and mixed metal designs.
		Celtic Crosses, brooches and we make other treasures as well.
		Our workshop and gallery is located in the Village of Andover in rural Allegany County of Western New York State.
	www.celtarts.com (94 words)

	History and Meaning in Celtic Art
		Dragons do not often appear in ancient Celtic art, although Pictish art may show dragons and modern made dragons can also be found in Celtic art.
		- men and women are both depicted in Celtic art, with various hairstyles and clothing.
		Over time I shall continue the process of developement of art forms and designs from many cultures, and I want to welcome Cari and I enjoy working with her to offer you more alternatives to the mundane.
	www.celticrings.com /meaning.shtml (885 words)

	Celtic Tattoo Art
		The great majority of the Celtic designs used in modern tattooing come to us through the illuminated manuscript tradition.
		The Celtic cross incorporates the circle of the native celestial religions with the cross of Christianity, a unique blending and coexistance of the two cultures.
		For people of Celtic heritage, be they Irish, Scots, Manx, Welsh or Breton, these designs can be a way of showing pride in their heritage by reaffirming an affinity with a highest expression of an indigenous artistic style.
	www.art-tattoo.com /celttat.html (438 words)

	Amazon.com: Celtic Art: The Methods of Construction: Books: George Bain (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Celtic Art Candles — Handmade candles hand painted with Irish Celtic art, such as Claddagh, Celtic knotwork and Celtic crosses, and scented with 100% natural essential oils.
		These, comprise the entire corpus of form used in the great books of Celtic and Anglo-Saxon art which were created in the 6th through 8th centuries.
		But it is a good introduction to Celtic Art and patterns, plus he covers its history and shows you how to even difficult patterns.
	www.amazon.com /Celtic-Art-Construction-George-Bain/dp/0486229238 (1582 words)

	Celtic Art Page
		Ellen's calligraphy skills are a bit better than her Celtic art but it is the only site that I've found out there that combines both art forms.
		of what Celtic art is. It also has some other sections including a Celtic culture and language library.
		Although they don't feature traditional Irish art with knots and the like, some of the artwork is quite good and worth a stop by.
	www.morgangraphics.com /Celtic/art.html (2124 words)

	Celtic Art Bookstore
		Celtic Art: The Method of Construction by George Bain
		Early Celtic Art in the British Isles by E.M. Jope, P.F. Jacobsthal
		Celtic Britain and Ireland : Art and Society by Lloyd Robert and Jennifer Lange
	www.datadesignsb.com /art/celtic/celtic.html (383 words)

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		From the Casey Collection, this Celtic grille wall art was artisan sculpted in clay, then skillfully manufactured in high-grade resin.
		From the Casey Collection, this Celtic arch fragment panel wall art was artisan sculpted in clay, then skillfully manufactured in high-grade resin.
		The Celtic Cross is derived from the ancient Chi-Ro monogram.
	www.shopping.com /xGS-Celtic_Art (682 words)

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