A History of Irish Celtic Art: Spirals & Knotwork
Wednesday, October 21st, 2009
Spirals are dominant motifs in Celtic art prior to the Christian influence on the Celts, which began around 450 A.D., and are prominently displayed on ancient artifacts dating long before the arrival of Christians.
We know that these symbols are of great cultural and spiritual importance to the Druids of ancient Ireland. These people were by no means primitive and the intricacy of their art, despite how hard they had to work, is testimony to the significance they placed in the symbols behind their beliefs. …continue reading A History of Irish Celtic Art: Spirals & Knotwork
