Coherent Geometry; Carved Molds and Ancient Methods

Mar 30, 2022

The great masterpieces of Celtic metalwork that inspired me were done with even less than the basic tools I had in the 1970s. Continue reading

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Ardagh Chalice, Insular Art, Medieval metal work

My research on the Ardagh Chalice is now published

Jun 14, 2017

Every three to five years there is an international conference where scholars, archaeologists and museum curators meet to discuss their latest discoveries and opinions. In 2014 Stephen Walker went to Ireland as one of the presenters at the Seventh International Insular Art Conference in Galway. After many delays, the book is now on sale. Order it now and you can get it for €54.00, €6 off the list price. Continue reading

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Book of Kells, Celtic Art, Celtic Design, Celtic History, Celtic Interlace, Celtic Revival, High Crosses, Insular Art, Knotwork, Victorian Revival

Celtic Interlace and Knotwork Design Part II

Feb 08, 2014

Stephen Walker traces the complete history of Celtic knotwork from 7th-century monasteries through Viking raids, Norman conquest, and the Victorian revival to modern jewelry — an unbroken thread of Celtic heritage. Continue reading

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Book of Kells, Celtic Art, Celtic Design, Celtic History, Celtic Interlace, Celtic Symbolism, History, Insular Art, Knotwork, Manuscripts

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Celtic Interlace and Knotwork Design - Part 1

Jan 11, 2014

Celtic interlace first appeared in early Christian art in the 7th century AD. Stephen Walker traces its origins — from Lindisfarne to Coptic manuscripts — in this 1996 scholarly essay. Continue reading

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