Archaeology of Celtic Art

'This is a well-written scholarly book that seeks a balanced view between the artefacts and archaeology... One of the striking features is the author's line drawings, re-drawn from various sources to provide consistency, which they do most successfully.' – Minerva'A useful grounding source for those interested in Celtic expression.' – Northern Earth'Familiarity with the Continental material as well as recent discoveries in Britain make it the most comprehensive study to date. The rich use of both black and white illustrations as well as some stunning colour plates..make this book excellent value for money... Harding’s study … represents an assured and knowledgeable account which will provide an invauluable foundation for new directions in Celtic art studies.’ – Cambridge Archaeological Journal

• 1. Introduction: Definitions, Material and Context 2. ‘An Art with No Genesis’: The Later Bronze Age Background 3. The La Tène Early Styles: Origins and Influences 4. The La Tène Developed Styles 5. The Art of the Swordsmith 6. The Later La Tène Relief Styles 7. Insular British Art to the Roman Conquest 8. La Tène and non-La Tène in Ireland 9. South-West Europe and the Celtiberians 10. Later Styles and Romanization 11. Late Insular Art in Britain and Ireland 12. Conclusions: Archaeology and Celtic Art