Author: Courtney Davis
Publisher: David & Charles
ISBN: 9780715317754
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This design source contains 101 spiral designs, hand painted by the author, accompanied by a black and white version on the adjacent page suitable for scanning or photocopying. The designs include ones from the Lindisfarne Gospels, the Book of Kells and Celtic jewellery.
101 Celtic Spirals
Author: Courtney Davis
Publisher: David & Charles
ISBN: 9780715317754
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This design source contains 101 spiral designs, hand painted by the author, accompanied by a black and white version on the adjacent page suitable for scanning or photocopying. The designs include ones from the Lindisfarne Gospels, the Book of Kells and Celtic jewellery.
Publisher: David & Charles
ISBN: 9780715317754
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This design source contains 101 spiral designs, hand painted by the author, accompanied by a black and white version on the adjacent page suitable for scanning or photocopying. The designs include ones from the Lindisfarne Gospels, the Book of Kells and Celtic jewellery.
101 Celtic Crosses
Author: Courtney Davis
Publisher: David & Charles Publishers
ISBN: 9780715316672
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
A comprehensive design source book of all types of Celtic crosses by leading exponent of Celtic art, Courtney Davis. The 101 crosses cover the whole history of Celtic design from the earliest examples found on ancient stone tablets and monuments to Courtney Davis's own celebrated modern interpretations. With crosses from the famous Celtic manuscripts such as the Lindisfarne Gospels and the Book of Kells and from intricate Celtic jewellery. The 101 cross designs are all hand painted by Courtney Davis and printed in full colour. Each is accompanied by a black and white version of the same image on the adjacent page - perfect for scanning or photocopying for use on readers' personal art, design or craft project. The introduction gives a brief history of the Celts and an explanation of the birth and development of their artistic style with particular relation to cross designs.
Publisher: David & Charles Publishers
ISBN: 9780715316672
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
A comprehensive design source book of all types of Celtic crosses by leading exponent of Celtic art, Courtney Davis. The 101 crosses cover the whole history of Celtic design from the earliest examples found on ancient stone tablets and monuments to Courtney Davis's own celebrated modern interpretations. With crosses from the famous Celtic manuscripts such as the Lindisfarne Gospels and the Book of Kells and from intricate Celtic jewellery. The 101 cross designs are all hand painted by Courtney Davis and printed in full colour. Each is accompanied by a black and white version of the same image on the adjacent page - perfect for scanning or photocopying for use on readers' personal art, design or craft project. The introduction gives a brief history of the Celts and an explanation of the birth and development of their artistic style with particular relation to cross designs.
101 Celtic Illuminated Letters
Author: Courtney Davis
Publisher: David & Charles
ISBN: 9780715317518
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A comprehensive design source book of all types of Celtic illuminated letters by leading exponent of Celtic art, Courtney Davis. The 101 illuminated letters reflect the history of Celtic design from the earliest examples to Courtney Davis's own celebrated modern interpretations. Many of the illuminated letters are from, or inspired by, the famous Celtic manuscripts such as the Lindisfarne Gospels and the Book of Kells. The 101 designs are all hand painted by Courtney Davis and printed in full colour. Each is accompanied by a black and white version of the same image on the adjacent page - perfect for scanning or photocopying for use on readers' personal art, design or craft project. The book contains two complete alphabets and the remaining letters are structured so that those most commonly used at the beginning of words are represented with many more examples than the least common letters. The introduction gives a brief history of the Celts and an explanation of the birth and development of their artistic style with particular relation to illuminated letter designs.
Publisher: David & Charles
ISBN: 9780715317518
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A comprehensive design source book of all types of Celtic illuminated letters by leading exponent of Celtic art, Courtney Davis. The 101 illuminated letters reflect the history of Celtic design from the earliest examples to Courtney Davis's own celebrated modern interpretations. Many of the illuminated letters are from, or inspired by, the famous Celtic manuscripts such as the Lindisfarne Gospels and the Book of Kells. The 101 designs are all hand painted by Courtney Davis and printed in full colour. Each is accompanied by a black and white version of the same image on the adjacent page - perfect for scanning or photocopying for use on readers' personal art, design or craft project. The book contains two complete alphabets and the remaining letters are structured so that those most commonly used at the beginning of words are represented with many more examples than the least common letters. The introduction gives a brief history of the Celts and an explanation of the birth and development of their artistic style with particular relation to illuminated letter designs.
Celtic Animals Charted Designs
Author: Ina Kliffen
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 9780486291253
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 56
Book Description
Forty-three carefully designed color-coded charts depict bizarre mythical creatures that abound in Celtic art. Complete instructions and easy-to-follow diagrams enable even beginning needlecrafters to create a wealth of fabulous patterns that will embellish clothing, linens, and other domestic items.
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 9780486291253
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 56
Book Description
Forty-three carefully designed color-coded charts depict bizarre mythical creatures that abound in Celtic art. Complete instructions and easy-to-follow diagrams enable even beginning needlecrafters to create a wealth of fabulous patterns that will embellish clothing, linens, and other domestic items.
Great Book of Celtic Patterns
Author: Lora Irish
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781565239265
Category : Handicraft
Languages : en
Pages : 232
Book Description
"Provides historical overview of Celtic art; step-by-step instructions for creating twists, braids, and knotted lines; over 200 patterns; a guide to using color in your work; and a gallery of the author's art using Celtic knot work"--
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781565239265
Category : Handicraft
Languages : en
Pages : 232
Book Description
"Provides historical overview of Celtic art; step-by-step instructions for creating twists, braids, and knotted lines; over 200 patterns; a guide to using color in your work; and a gallery of the author's art using Celtic knot work"--
Celtic Knotwork Stained Glass Colouring Book
Author: A. G. Smith
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486448169
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 20
Book Description
Create your own stunning versions of distinctive Celtic spirals and weaves by adding colors of your choice to 16 traditional designs.
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486448169
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 20
Book Description
Create your own stunning versions of distinctive Celtic spirals and weaves by adding colors of your choice to 16 traditional designs.
101 Celtic Knotwork Designs
Author: Courtney Davis
Publisher: David & Charles Publishers
ISBN: 9780715316665
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 101
Book Description
"Features 101 knotwork designs inspired by ancient Celtic stone carvings, illuminated manuscripts, intricate metalwork and other sources. Each design is featured once as a clear, easily copied line drawing, then again on the facing page, flooded with vibrant colour in Courtney's unmistakable style."--BOOK COVER.
Publisher: David & Charles Publishers
ISBN: 9780715316665
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 101
Book Description
"Features 101 knotwork designs inspired by ancient Celtic stone carvings, illuminated manuscripts, intricate metalwork and other sources. Each design is featured once as a clear, easily copied line drawing, then again on the facing page, flooded with vibrant colour in Courtney's unmistakable style."--BOOK COVER.
101 Celtic Borders
Author: Courtney Davis
Publisher: David & Charles
ISBN: 9780715324332
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A Comprehensive Design Source Book Sharing Classic and Modern Patterns
Publisher: David & Charles
ISBN: 9780715324332
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A Comprehensive Design Source Book Sharing Classic and Modern Patterns
Complete Book of Irish & Celtic 5-String Banjo
Author: Ton Hanway
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
ISBN: 1610655567
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 183
Book Description
An important anthology of Irish and Celtic solos for the 5-string banjo featuring a comprehensive, scholarly treatise on the history, techniques, and etiquette of playing the banjo in the Celtic tradition. Includes segments on tuning, pick preferences, and tablature reading followed by 101 jigs, slides, polkas, slip jigs, reels, hornpipes, strathspeys, O'Carolan tunes, plus a special section of North American Celtic tunes. A generous collection of photos of Irish folk musicians, street scenes, and archaeological sites further enhances this fabulous book. All of the solos included here are written in 5-string banjo tablature only with a few tunes set in unusual banjo tunings. the appendices provide a sizable glossary and a wealth of information regarding soloists and groups playing Celtic music, Irish festivals, music publications, on-line computer resources, cultural organizations, and more. If you are serious about playing Celtic music on the 5-string banjo, or if you don't play the banjo but simply want to expand your knowledge of the Celtic music tradition-you owe yourself this book. the first-ever CD collection of Irish and Celtic music for 5-string banjo provides 68 lovely melodies and demonstrates revolutionary techniques for playing highly ornamented tunes and rolling back-up. Recorded in stereo with virtuosos Gabriel Donohue (steel- and nylon-string guitar and piano) and Robbie Walsh (bodhran- frame drum played with a stick), the five-string banjo is out front and plays through each melody in real-life tempo with authentic Celtic chordal and rhythmic backing. the recording features the music of all Six Celtic Nations and includes jigs, reels, hornpipes, slides, polkas, marches, country dances, larides, andros, slipjigs, strathspeys, airs and O'Carolan tunes. 35 songs in the book are not on the CD.
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
ISBN: 1610655567
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 183
Book Description
An important anthology of Irish and Celtic solos for the 5-string banjo featuring a comprehensive, scholarly treatise on the history, techniques, and etiquette of playing the banjo in the Celtic tradition. Includes segments on tuning, pick preferences, and tablature reading followed by 101 jigs, slides, polkas, slip jigs, reels, hornpipes, strathspeys, O'Carolan tunes, plus a special section of North American Celtic tunes. A generous collection of photos of Irish folk musicians, street scenes, and archaeological sites further enhances this fabulous book. All of the solos included here are written in 5-string banjo tablature only with a few tunes set in unusual banjo tunings. the appendices provide a sizable glossary and a wealth of information regarding soloists and groups playing Celtic music, Irish festivals, music publications, on-line computer resources, cultural organizations, and more. If you are serious about playing Celtic music on the 5-string banjo, or if you don't play the banjo but simply want to expand your knowledge of the Celtic music tradition-you owe yourself this book. the first-ever CD collection of Irish and Celtic music for 5-string banjo provides 68 lovely melodies and demonstrates revolutionary techniques for playing highly ornamented tunes and rolling back-up. Recorded in stereo with virtuosos Gabriel Donohue (steel- and nylon-string guitar and piano) and Robbie Walsh (bodhran- frame drum played with a stick), the five-string banjo is out front and plays through each melody in real-life tempo with authentic Celtic chordal and rhythmic backing. the recording features the music of all Six Celtic Nations and includes jigs, reels, hornpipes, slides, polkas, marches, country dances, larides, andros, slipjigs, strathspeys, airs and O'Carolan tunes. 35 songs in the book are not on the CD.
Compendium of Celtic Crafts
Author: Courtney Davis
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781844483556
Category : Arts, Celtic
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Drawing on the timeless appeal of the Celts, this book brings together a broad range of contemporary crafts and shows you how to apply Celtic art and design to jewellery making, glass painting, paper crafts and more. Vibrant designs, stunning projects and clear step-by-step photography make this a rich and inspiring resource for craft workers of all abilities.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781844483556
Category : Arts, Celtic
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Drawing on the timeless appeal of the Celts, this book brings together a broad range of contemporary crafts and shows you how to apply Celtic art and design to jewellery making, glass painting, paper crafts and more. Vibrant designs, stunning projects and clear step-by-step photography make this a rich and inspiring resource for craft workers of all abilities.