The megalithic art of the passage tombs at Knowth, Co. Meath
Eogan, George2022
Books, Manuscripts
Aimsigh é!
The complex of passage tombs at Knowth is dated c. 3200-2900 BC, and this volume deals with one of the most significant aspects of the site. It presents a complete catalogue of the 390 recorded carved stones at Knowth, through descriptions, drawings and photographs. Six main styles of art have been identified and these are discussed, together with the motifs and techniques employed. The Knowth carvings constitute c. 46% of all such art in Ireland, and the volume sets the Knowth art in the context of the other Irish carvings, those in western and northern Britain, and also the somewhat earlier art found on megalithic tombs in Atlantic Europe.
Príomhtheideal:
The megalithic art of the passage tombs at Knowth, Co. Meath / George Eogan, Elizabeth Shee Twohig.
Údar:
Eogan, George, authorTwohig, Elizabeth Shee, author
Inphrionta:
Dublin : Royal Irish Academy, 2022.
Leathanaigh in ord:
liii, 848 pages : photographs, illustrations, plans, maps, (black and white) ; 27 cm.
Teideal sraithe:
Nótaí:
Includes bibliographical references and index and appendices
Lucht:
Specialized.
ISBN:
9781911479420 (hbk)
Rangúchán Dewey:
941.822941.822 Library use only
I dteanga:
English
Réimse:
BRN:
2344668