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The Dragon and the Griffin: The Viking Impact

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With 220 illustrations. This is a practical guide to Celtic design for craftspeople and designers. It studies the intricate dragon and griffin patterns that form the basis of the distinctive style of art that arose after the Viking's invasion of Ireland around 850 AD.

Author(s): Aidan Meehan
Series: Celtic Design
Publisher: Thames and Hudson
Year: 1995

Language: English
Pages: 160
City: New York

Introduction 7
Chapter I. Early Viking Styles 29
Chapter II. The Mammen Style 59
Chapter III. The Bamberg Casket Variations 71
Chapter IV. Ringerike and Urnes Styles 91
Chapter V. Medieval Celtic Letter Style 131
Chapter VI. Late Medieval Celtic Style 147
Appendix: Glossary 150
Lobes and Terminals 159
Recommended Books 160