Symbol and Image in Celtic Religious Art
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Format
Paperback / Softback
ISBN-10
0415080762
ISBN-13
9780415080767
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint
Routledge
Country of Manufacture
GB
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Sep 3rd, 1992
Print length
296 Pages
Weight
470 grams
Dimensions
22.60 x 16.10 x 1.80 cms
Product Classification:
Archaeology by period / region
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`The variety of subjects is awesome, as is the sustained iconography of their symbols and emblems. A work of major importance.' - Choice
In Symbol and Image in Celtic Religious Art , Miranda Green argues that only by deciphering their complex systems of images and symbols can we uncover the realities of Celtic life and belief in Europe before and during the Roman period. She explores a number of iconographic themes in depth and examines the tribal and regional differences in artistic cult expression to reveal the very varied concepts embraced by anthropomorphic imagery. Discussion ranges from the artistic expression of animal cults and that of natural forces to the effect of religious belief on artistic style, and Miranda Green argues that stylistic features such as emphasis and exaggeration express the religious viewpoint of Celtic patrons and artists
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