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_aFrench, Gilbert J. _q(Gilbert James), _d1804-1866 |
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| 245 | 1 | 3 | _aAn 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 |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2019 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2019-05-07 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Chris Curnow and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) | ||
| 520 | _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.) | ||
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| 653 | _aGreat Britain -- Antiquities | ||
| 653 | _aDecoration and ornament, Celtic | ||
| 856 | 4 | 0 | _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/59450 |
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