Celtic Art

Find guides and reference materials for the study of Celtic art.

Selected sites from UK Directory

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  1. BBCi - Irish art - up to 800 AD

    Describes how Celtic art survived in Ireland in a pure form long after its decline in Europe. See photos of examples of ancient work.
    www.bbc.co.uk

    Describes how Celtic art survived in Ireland in a pure form long after its decline in Europe. See photos of examples of ancient work.

  2. BBCi - The Book of Kells

    Find out about this ancient Celtic illuminated manuscript. Links to close up reproductions of pages from the book.
    www.bbc.co.uk

    Find out about this ancient Celtic illuminated manuscript. Links to close up reproductions of pages from the book.

  3. Celtic Art

    Looks at the history of this artistic style, a tradition native to the Celtic peoples of Europe.
    www.slamnet.org.uk

    Looks at the history of this artistic style, a tradition native to the Celtic peoples of Europe.

  4. Celtic Art Page

    Excellent showcase providing a wide range of Celtic art and culture-related links. Includes sculpture, clip art and commercial art resources.
    www.morgangraphics.com

    Excellent showcase providing a wide range of Celtic art and culture-related links. Includes sculpture, clip art and commercial art resources.

  5. Celtic Glass - Celtic Art & Cultures

    Article looks at the production and use of glass by the ancient Celts. See examples of their glasswork.
    www.unc.edu

    Article looks at the production and use of glass by the ancient Celts. See examples of their glasswork.

  6. Insular Celtic Art

    Article looks at the contribution made by Pictish art to the development of Celtic insular art. See examples of the intricate interlinking style.
    www.pictarts.demon.co.uk

    Article looks at the contribution made by Pictish art to the development of Celtic insular art. See examples of the intricate interlinking style.

  7. NetSerf - Medieval Art

    Encyclopaedic summary of Medieval art in a range of forms, including Celtic Art. Includes clip art, manuscripts, murals, tapestries and links.
    netserf.cua.edu

    Encyclopaedic summary of Medieval art in a range of forms, including Celtic Art. Includes clip art, manuscripts, murals, tapestries and links.

  8. Peter Oostervink's World of Celtic Art

    Elaborate presentation of the history of Celtic art includes a guide to symbols and sacred animals and images culled from the Book of Kells.
    www.celtic-art.net

    Elaborate presentation of the history of Celtic art includes a guide to symbols and sacred animals and images culled from the Book of Kells.

  9. Roland Collection - The Origins of Art in France

    Review of this film looks at the history and essence of Celtic art. See an extract from the film and a photo of a Celtic dancing figure.
    www.roland-collection.com

    Review of this film looks at the history and essence of Celtic art. See an extract from the film and a photo of a Celtic dancing figure.

  10. Were Masterpieces of Celtic Art Made Using Old Slag?

    Article from the British Museum explains how the red enamel favoured by the Celts on their metalwork was a byproduct of a refining process.
    www.thebritishmuseum.ac.uk

    Article from the British Museum explains how the red enamel favoured by the Celts on their metalwork was a byproduct of a refining process.