02730cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000520012624501600017826400510033830000470038933600260043633700260046233800360048850000310052450801840055552014890073953400450222865300330227365300360230685600430234299900190238559450UtSlPG20260610134353.0mcr n260607r2019||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a15014347  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aNB1 aFrench, Gilbert J.q(Gilbert James),d1804-186613aAn Attempt to Explain the Origin and Meaning of the Early Interlaced Ornamentation Found on the Sculptured Stones of Scotland, Ireland, and the Isle of Man 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2019  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2019-05-07  aProduced by Chris Curnow and the Online Distributed
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Internet Archive)  a"An Attempt to Explain the Origin and Meaning of the Early Interlaced Ornamentation Found on the Ancient Sculptured Stones of Scotland, Ireland, and the Isle of Man" by Gilbert J. French is a scholarly publication written in the mid-19th century. The book investigates the origins of the intricate interlaced designs commonly seen in ancient artwork across the British Isles, particularly those found in early stone carvings. It is an exploration into how these decorative elements transitioned through various cultural periods, including pre-Christian and Christian influences on art in Britain.  In this work, French argues that the interlaced ornamentation on early sculpted stones is indicative of a historical lineage tied to the craftsmanship of basket-making among the ancient Britons, suggesting that these styles of decoration were influenced by the patterns created through traditional weaving techniques. He meticulously correlates the artistic developments within basketry to the carved stone ornaments, positing that the attributes of these two forms are intrinsically linked. Through careful observation, historical context, and references to archaeological findings, French presents a comprehensive theory about the enduring legacy of basket-making on British artistry, ultimately proposing that these early interlaced designs symbolically represent a melding of ancient craft practices with evolving religious iconography. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aGreat Britain -- Antiquities  aDecoration and ornament, Celtic40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/59450  c100276d100276