Icons of Irishness from the Middle Ages to the Modern World
Author | : M. Williams |
Publisher | : Springer |
Total Pages | : 219 |
Release | : 2012-12-10 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781137057266 |
ISBN-13 | : 1137057262 |
Rating | : 4/5 (66 Downloads) |
Download or read book Icons of Irishness from the Middle Ages to the Modern World written by M. Williams and published by Springer. This book was released on 2012-12-10 with total page 219 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From majestic Celtic crosses to elaborate knotwork designs, visual symbols of Irish identity at its most medieval abound in contemporary culture. Consdering both scholarly and popular perspectives this book offers a commentary on the blending of pasts and presents that finds permanent visualization in these contemporary signs.