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Celtic Borders [and] Decoration by Courtney Davis; text by Helena Paterson is a art available to read on EtoBox.

What is Celtic Borders [and] Decoration about?

It's a classic book—with 12 printings and over 50,000 copies sold—illustrated by the world's acknowledged master of contemporary Celtic art. Now available in a brand-new paperback edition with a fresh design, this beautiful collection is perfect for all painters, designers, and handicraft enthusiasts who want to incorporate traditional Celtic patterns into their work. With a combination of over 80 abstract and realistic images, it offers an inspiring range of motifs to trace or adapt: knotwork, spirals, key patterns, or zoomorphic designs. Ancient symbols fuse with modern ideas in the exquisite "Challenge," taken from the book <i>Merlin the Immortal</i>; in fabric decoration adapted from <i>The Lindisfarne Chronicles</i>; in logos, bird and star outlines, Celtic crosses, and much more.<br> <p>The author of The Celtic Art Source Book concentrates here on the decorative motifs and borders of the Celtic tradition. An invaluable source of inspiration to artists and designers--both amateur and professional--and to all those with an interest in the Celtic heritage. Over 80 intricate designs. </p>

Who reads Celtic Borders [and] Decoration?

Author

Courtney Davis; text by Helena Paterson

Publisher

Blandford; Distributed in the United States by Sterling Pub. Co.

Published

1992

Language

EN

ISBN

9780713723304

Category

art

Subjects

Crafts & Hobbies, Reference, Fiction

Rating

3.86 / 5 (16 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-14