A stunningly illustrated guide to Ireland's historic places, covering Irish monuments from Prehistory to the Middle Ages.

Ancient Ireland: From Prehistory to the Middle Ages

History

Harbison, Peter

Ancient Civilizations

Oxford University Press

The Archaeology of Ireland.

Europe

London: The Bodley Head

The most fruitful age of Irish art is celebrated here in words and images, focusing on the Medieval period and the work it produced, including manuscript illumination and luxury metalwork, focusing on the art, architecture, metalwork, and sculpture that enlivened the period.

The Golden Age of Irish Art: The Medieval Achievement, 600-1200

Arts & Photography

Harrison, Peter

HARBISON

History & Criticism

Thames&Hudson

Describes the history and culture of Ireland from the Stone Age to the Christian conversion in the fifth century A.D., and looks at megalithic tombs, monoliths, decorated stones, and ancient artifacts

Pre-Christian Ireland: From the First Settlers to the Early Celts (Ancient Peoples & Places)

Ireland stood at the forefront of Westem European artistic culture in antiquity, when great passage graves were built; during the 7th and 8th centuries AD, when the Irish produced masterpieces of metalwork and manuscript illumination; and during the 18th century, an age of classical elegance. The achievements of these periods and others survive largely intact. This survey describes the whole sequence of Irish art and architecture. Peter Harbison, chairman of the National Monuments Advisory Council, is author of "Pre-Christian Ireland" (Thames and Hudson, 1988). Homan Potterton was Director of the National Gallery of Ireland, 1980-88. Jeanne Sheehy is author of "The Rediscovery of Ireland's Past" (Thames and Hudson, 1980).

Irish art and architecture from prehistory to the present

Thames and Hudson

Ireland stood at the forefront of Westem European artistic culture in antiquity, when great passage graves were built; during the 7th and 8th centuries AD, when the Irish produced masterpieces of metalwork and manuscript illumination; and during the 18th century, an age of classical elegance. The achievements of these periods and others survive largely intact. This survey describes the whole sequence of Irish art and architecture. Peter Harbison, chairman of the National Monuments Advisory Council, is author of "Pre-Christian Ireland" (Thames and Hudson, 1988). Homan Potterton was Director of the National Gallery of Ireland, 1980-88. Jeanne Sheehy is author of "The Rediscovery of Ireland's Past" (Thames and Hudson, 1980).

Irish Art and Architecture: From Prehistory to the Present

Sheehy, Jeanne

Potterton, Homan

Tells the story of human settlement in Ireland from its beginnings 10,000 years ago to St Patrick's Christianizing mission in the 5th century AD. This is interwoven with accounts of major excavations at sites such as Carrowmore, Rathgall and Navan Fort.

1992, oversize American hardcover edition, Longmeadow Press, Stamford, CT. A beautiful book indeed, 192 pages. Simply gorgeous full-color photos throughout of a beautiful land. Captures the magnificence of a lovely country and its people, with informed captions and brief text, introducing us to the four provinces of Ireland, including: Munster, Leinster, Connacht, and Ulster. More than 200 full-color photos in all. A truly beautiful book, with color photos to cherish.

Images of Ireland

Historical Study & Educational Resources

Borders Press

Harbison, Peter, Archaeology Of Ireland, The

The Archaeology of Ireland

Charles Scribner`s Sons

Pilgrimage In Ireland

Religion & Spirituality

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Ancient Ireland: From Prehistory to the Middle Ages

The Archaeology of Ireland.

The Golden Age of Irish Art: The Medieval Achievement, 600-1200

Pre-Christian Ireland: From the First Settlers to the Early Celts (Ancient Peoples & Places)

Irish art and architecture from prehistory to the present

Irish Art and Architecture: From Prehistory to the Present

Pre-Christian Ireland: From the First Settlers to the Early Celts (Ancient Peoples & Places)

Images of Ireland

The Archaeology of Ireland

Pilgrimage In Ireland