Thames and Hudson, London 1993
160 pp,with over 400 illustrations
SBN 0-500-27705-2

The oldest and most characteristically Celtic type of design, spiral patterns illustrate vividly the continuity between pagan and Christian Celtic art. From the art of Stone Age Europe and megalithic temples, through La Tène bronzes and Pictish jewels, to the unique system of Celtic artists in the early Middle Ages, spiral patterns are a constant presence. With over 400 illustrations, this volume shows how to adapt that vital tradition to the demands of modern craft and design.
The sources illustrated in this book record ancient
thought processes... a multitude of voices
across time itself.
-from the Introduction