Irish Celtic Art

Irish Celtic Art :

The Irish celtic art conatins combination of the celtic arts like crosses and knots and celtic tattoos etc. Many celtic shapes and patterns are used to design different Irish celtic jewelry. Some of the examples of Irish celtic art pictures are shown below with their meaning.
A nice little example of Celtic knotwork in a square shape.The meaning remains the same as the circle: Eternity.

The hound of Cuchulainn. Cuchulainn was a great hero in Ireland and a guardian of the land. His hound had the task to defend the people and their territory. The hound therefore represents steadfastness to goals.
The Claddagh Ring was designed in the middle of the 17 th century in the Irish fishermansvillage Claddagh. This ring was given as a token of love by the fisherman to his wife. The hands stand for friendship, the heart for love and the crown for fidelity. The ring is often passed on from mother to daughter. This ring can also be worn as a wedding ring and is still being worn today by people all over the world.
The colorful tail of the peacock stands for the rays of the sun. But the peacock itself stands for immortality
Taranis was one of the Celtic father gods and is often associated with the forces of change. The wheel of Taranis stands for increase of strength and courage.
The Wheel-Headed Celtic Cross. The twin circles symbolise the kingdoms of Earth and Spirit.Over them lies the cross, which represents the home of God.

Here are few more Celtic and Irish symbols along with the meaning of these symbols.


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Celtic Cross

Celtic Knot

Celtic Tattoo

Celtic Symbols

Celtic Design

Celtic Art Work

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Celtic Body Art

Celtic Clip Art

Celtic History

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Celtic Pictures

Celtic Spiral

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