Celtique n°1
1856
Owen Jones, a 19th-century design visionary, compiled this intricate study of Celtic knotwork for his famous book 'The Grammar of Ornament' in 1856. Look closely at the swirling dragons and endless loops—they aren't just random doodles! These patterns, likely inspired by ancient Irish high crosses and manuscripts, were meant to teach Victorian designers how to create beautiful, harmonious decorations during the Gothic Revival. Jones believed that good design should follow strict rules of geometry and nature, breaking down complex Celtic art into a visual dictionary that artists and architects still reference today.
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