Celtic art across the ages / edited by Susanne Ebbinghaus ; foreword by Sarah Ganz Blythe.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Ebbinghaus, Susanne, Editor.

Blythe, Sarah Ganz, writer of foreword.

Harvard Art Museums, Host institution, Publisher.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Art, Celtic--Exhibitions.

Art, Celtic.

Art, Celtic--History--Exhibitions.

Physical Description:

269 pages : color illustrations ; 30 cm

Distribution:

New Haven, Connecticut ; London : Yale University Press

Place of Publication:

Cambridge, Massachusetts : Harvard Art Museums, [2026]

Summary:

"The history of the populations who have traditionally been called Celts is expansive, reaching back to antiquity and covering a large swath of central and western Europe. Celtic Art Across the Ages tells the epic story of the creativity and artistic legacies of these peoples. This comprehensive and beautifully illustrated volume begins in the first millennium BCE, when elaborate personal ornaments, arms and armor, horse gear, chariots, and feasting wares were buried at sites since brought to light by archaeological excavations spanning the European continent. As the essays move through the medieval period and beyond, readers are treated to a material record as diverse as the populations encompassed by the elusive label "Celtic": carefully crafted objects made of metals, glass, terra-cotta, and wood; rare examples of ancient textiles; manuscripts; and coins. The volume also addresses significant instances of reception, reinterpretation, and revival in the modern era."-- Provided by publisher.

Notes:

"... accompanies the exhibition Celtic Art Across the Ages, on view at the Harvard Art Museums, Cambridge, Massachusetts, from March 6 through August 2, 2026." -- Colophon.

Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN:

9780300286380

0300286384

OCLC:

1524234496