From the Isles of the North: Early Medieval Art in Ireland and Britain : Proceedings of the Third International Conference on Insular Art Held in the Ulster Museum, Belfast, 7-11 April, 1994Thirty original essays from internationally renowned art experts as they examine the creative genius from Ireland and Britain. Many regard the Celtic art from this period as being essential to European civilization, and these experts state their case clearly, complete with illustrations. |
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Contents
THE EVIDENCE FROM DRESS | 17 |
POLYCHROME ENAMELLING AND EARLY MANUSCRIPT | 37 |
INSULAR NONFERROUS METALWORK FROM WALES OF THE 8TH TO 10TH | 59 |
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| Title | From the Isles of the North: Early Medieval Art in Ireland and Britain : Proceedings of the Third International Conference on Insular Art Held in the Ulster Museum, Belfast, 7-11 April, 1994 |
| Author | Ulster Museum |
| Editor | Cormac Bourke |
| Edition | illustrated |
| Publisher | H.M. Stationery Office, 1995 |
| Original from | the University of Michigan |
| Digitized | 17 Nov 2009 |
| ISBN | 0337112010, 9780337112010 |
| Length | 280 pages |
| Subjects | › › Art / History / General |
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