Celtic art is an ancient art form that has been around for centuries. It has evolved over time, and is still a popular choice for tattoos today.

Celtic Art: An Ancient And Enduring Art Form: A blog about the history of Celtic art.

Celtic art refers to any of the various styles originating from the Celts in Western Europe throughout history, as well as some contemporary styles based on it. The term most commonly refers to the styles of art produced from the 6th century BC to the 3rd century AD, in what is now Ireland, Britain, France and Belgium.

Celtic art was produced in many parts of western Europe, especially in what is now France and Great Britain. However, it was also produced in central Europe (Austria, Germany and Czech Republic). In addition to being produced on its own merits it was also copied or adapted by neighbouring cultures – most notably Anglo-Saxons and Romans.

The Celts have often been portrayed as a primitive people with crude and simplistic art. This is a complete misrepresentation of the facts. The Celtic peoples were an artistic and cultured race who lived in a rich and advanced society.

This website is dedicated to presenting the world with some of their lost treasures; their artworks, architecture and designs. There are also articles on the mythology of the Celts, their social structure and how they lived.

The images on this site were created digitally by myself from original artwork and sculptures that have survived through the ages. Some of the images on this site are ‘free to use’ for non-commercial purposes provided credit is attributed to www.celticart.co.uk where appropriate

Celtic art can be defined as a form of artistic expression from the Celtic nations that features distinctive designs and motifs. These designs and motifs often appear on pottery, metal work, and stone carvings. The Celts are primarily known for their intricate knotwork patterns and have influenced many later artists with their decorative knotwork designs.

Of course, Celtic art is most widely recognized for its use of knotwork in patterned designs. The intricate Celtic knotwork patterns are often seen on textiles, stones, jewelry, and other pieces of artwork. The knots themselves are beautiful to look at even though they may be used to portray something with a very different meaning. In most cases, these knots are used to depict the interconnectedness of life on Earth with the spiritual world that exists beyond it.

The most common subjects for Celtic art include: animals, plants, and nature scenes; warriors; deities; people engaged in everyday activities; and abstract designs. Although much more is known about the Celts than their artistic style and traditions, there is little historical evidence to help us distinguish one Celtic tribe from another. Therefore, artists tend to study artifacts found in areas where there was a concentration of Celtic tribes such as Ireland or France rather than focus on individual groups whose

Celtic art is a form of visual art that originated in the Celts and remains an important part of their culture. The style can be found in various forms from Ireland, to Great Britain, to France and surrounding areas, across Europe and even into Asia. It is often divided into four separate categories: La Tene, Insular, Gallo-Roman and Pictish.

Taken together, there are three major periods of Celtic art; early (200BC – AD50), middle (AD350-600) and late (AD600-800). The early period was produced by the Celtiberians in Spain. There was a second wave of Celtic art during the Middle Ages which was produced by the Britons and Bretons in Great Britain, Ireland and Brittany.

The beauty of Celtic Art has not diminished. In fact, it has been enhanced by a newfound appreciation for the artisans who produced it. We now know that Celtic Art was not just the work of artisans; it was created by artists and sculptors who were well-versed in mathematics and geometry.

The most famous of all of the Celtic symbols is the Triqueta or Trinity Knot. This symbol is made up of three elements in the shape of a triangle or a “Y” and is considered one of the most ancient symbols in existence today. The Triqueta represents the concept that three is an extremely powerful number in both religion and magic.

Triskele (also known as triskelion), which means “three legs”, is a symbol with three bent or curved lines merging at one point. This symbol can be found all over Europe, dating back to prehistoric times, but it’s still used today in many different countries including England, Ireland, Scotland, and Germany.

This symbol represents balance and harmony between body, mind and spirit. It has particular spiritual significance for Wiccans and Pagans because it shows a path or journey from the outer world to the inner world; from earth to heaven; from this life to the next.

Celtic art can inspire not only interest, but also admiration. The intricate knot work and abstract designs of Celtic art are both beautiful and symbolic, being a reflection of the ancient people who created them. The Celts were a tribal society that inhabited large areas of central Europe, including modern day England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales.

The Celtic tribes practiced an animistic religion, believing that everything in nature possessed a spirit or soul. They worshipped the sun because it was their primary source of light, warmth and growth. It was also believed that the sun was a god, ruling over the sky with his brother, the moon. Many of the objects used in everyday life were fashioned in the shape of this celestial orb for that reason.

Trees were also symbolic of fertility to the Celts; it is no coincidence that they formed many parts of their artwork around trees. They believed that all life sprang from trees and so they gave them much reverence. The symbolism of trees could be found in religious ceremonies as well as artistic endeavors such as weaving tapestries and wood carving.

Art and religion were closely linked in the beliefs of the Celts. They had many gods, who required human sacrifices. The Celts believed that the gods were more powerful than mortals, but could be persuaded to help them by gifts.

Terracotta statue of a Celtic goddess, from Reinheim, Germany (early 2nd century BC)

Their gods were tribal, not universal. The Celtic belief system was rich and complex. It is thought that they had a pantheon of gods, which has been compared to the Greek and Roman pantheons. However, they did not share a common belief system. The deities worshipped in one part of Celtic territory were unknown in another. Different deities were worshipped throughout the different regions over which the Celts ruled an influence.

The names of their gods have been recorded by their conquerors: Apollo became known as Belenus, Jupiter as Taranis, Mars as Sucellos and Mercury as Lugh or Lugus (though most of these names are simply Latin or Roman adaptations of the Celtic originals). Information on their religious practices has also been gathered from archaeological evidence; though we should bear in mind that much of this evidence dates from after the arrival of Christianity, when pagan beliefs were being actively eradicated across Europe.