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In these pages, anthropologists, artists, archaeologists, historians, literary critics, novelists, and poets will discover a veritable pantheon of hitherto neglected Celtic deities who once enjoyed astonishing artistic representation in Gaul from about 500 BCE to 400 CE. . . . The variety of subjects is awesome, as is sustained iconography of their symbols and emblems. A work of major importance that libraries on many levels should welcome.
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Symbol and Image in Celtic Religious Art explains how the detailed study of Celtic cult-imagery can contribute to our understanding of Celtic belief systems in Europe before and during the Roman period (around 500 BC-AD 400). Miranda Green explores a number of iconographic themes in depth, and examines the tribal and regional differences in artistic cult expression. Her discussion of the use of the male and female image, and the Divine Marriage reveals the very varied concepts embraced by anthropomorphic imagery.
The artistic expression of animal cults and that of natural forces such as the sun, water and trees, is also discussed. The effect of religious beliefs on artistic styles is also explored. Dr. Green argues that other stylistic features, such as schematism, emphasis, and exaggeration in divine representation also express the religious viewpoint of Celtic patrons and artists.
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In these pages, anthropologists, artists, archaeologists, historians, literary critics, novelists, and poets will discover a veritable pantheon of hitherto neglected Celtic deities who once enjoyed astonishing artistic representation in Gaul from about 500 BCE to 400 CE. . . . The variety of subjects is awesome, as is sustained iconography of their symbols and emblems. A work of major importance that libraries on many levels should welcome.
From reviews of the cloth edition
–Choice
Product Description
Symbol and Image in Celtic Religious Art explains how the detailed study of Celtic cult-imagery can contribute to our understanding of Celtic belief systems in Europe before and during the Roman period (around 500 BC-AD 400). Miranda Green explores a number of iconographic themes in depth, and examines the tribal and regional differences in artistic cult expression. Her discussion of the use of the male and female image, and the Divine Marriage reveals the very varied concepts embraced by anthropomorphic imagery.
The artistic expression of animal cults and that of natural forces such as the sun, water and trees, is also discussed. The effect of religious beliefs on artistic styles is also explored. Dr. Green argues that other stylistic features, such as schematism, emphasis, and exaggeration in divine representation also express the religious viewpoint of Celtic patrons and artists.
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