Aidan Meehan

Aidan Meehan has been researching and practising Celtic knot design since discovering the triple-grid method in 1974. He has written numerous books on Celtic design, including Celtic Alphabets, The Book of Kells Painting Book and Celtic Knots, all published by Thames & Hudson,

THE CELTIC DESIGN BOOK

Aidan Meehan

'A treasure trove of ideas ... These are excellent books for anyone really interested in Celtic design itself, or for anyone interested in developing their skills in formalized design'

- Popular Crafts

This bumper edition of Aidan Meehan's guides to the art and design of the Celts brings together three of his bestselling tities, A Beginner's Manual, Knotwork and llluminated Letters. This practical, step-by-step volume will prove an invaluable source of inspiration and instruction for artists, designers and craftspeople of all kinds.

Part One presents all the simplest forms of Celtic design with a clear explanation of both freehand and canonical geometric methods, as weli as detailed instructions on how to draw and decorate letters in an authentic Celtic style

Part Two examines knotwork and plaitwork in detail against the sacred background from which they sprang

Part Three is a unique blend of history, anecdote and practicaI instruction that re-creates the schooling of the Celtic illuminator

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