An Attempt to Explain the Origin and Meaning of
This book is an attempt to explain the origin and meaning of the early interlaced ornamentation found in the art of the ancient world. It examines the various forms of interlaced ornamentation found in the art of the ancient Near East, Egypt, Greece, Rome, and the Celtic world. It looks at the symbolism and meaning behind the designs, and how they were used to convey messages and ideas. It also looks at the development of the art form over time, and how it was adapted and changed by different cultures. Finally, it looks at the modern use of interlaced ornamentation, and how it has been used to create new forms of art.
By Gilbert James French · First published 1858 · Genre: Non-Fiction, History, Academic · 8,110 words
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Any reasonable and honest attempt to explain the origin of the singularly elegant interlaced ornamentation, familiar to archeologists as the very earliest style of artistic decoration known in the British islands, must be entitled to, and I feel assured will receive, favourable consideration. Even should the attempted explanation fail to obtain entire sanction, it will at least lead to attentive and accurate observations upon an interesting subject, which may at some future time refute or establish the theory which I venture to propound.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Gilbert James French
- Date: 1858 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Non-Fiction, History, Academic, Reference
- Length: 8,110 words
- Structure: 1 section, 68 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Difficult (College Level)
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- Non-Fiction — This book is a factual account of the origin and meaning of early interlaced ornamentation.
- History — This book provides an in-depth look at the history of early interlaced ornamentation.
- Academic — This book is written in an academic style and provides a scholarly analysis of the topic.
- Reference — This book is intended to be used as a reference for further study of the topic.
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Antiquities · Celtic · Decoration and ornament · Great Britain · ancient · art · basket · baskets · british · cross · crosses · decoration and ornament, celtic