EARLY CELTIC ART - Lot 77

EARLY CELTIC ART Arts Council of Great Britain - Edinburgh Festival Society. Edinburgh University Press, 1970. An important catalog devoted to early Celtic art, published in conjunction with the major exhibition held in Edinburgh and then in London in 1970. This volume brings together a remarkable collection of sculptures, votive objects, weapons, jewelry, and masks from major British and European collections. It is one of the first modern comprehensive studies of the artistic expressions of Iron Age Celtic cultures. Richly illustrated, accompanied by scholarly entries and a detailed critical apparatus, this catalog remains a sought-after reference for enthusiasts of European archaeology, protohistoric art, and the history of Celtic civilizations. Description: Paperback, large format. Text in English. Numerous black-and-white photographic reproductions. Exhibition catalog from the Royal Scottish Museum and the Hayward Gallery. In good overall condition.