Djed, Dragons, & Celtic Art Resources. ~ I do say I am "ecletic"!
I may have been angry and disappointed that only Tut's things were brought here when it was said HE would be in America for the last time when he never left Egypt. Luckily I SAW him in 1976 in the NYC Met. In an obscure dark place on a wall they explained this symbol and I made every effort at remembering it! Since it hit a nerve for what I need.
I would like to try to create a Djed signiture. Have any ideas? It has 4 __ lines on the top of a long Vertical line. Knowing me: You know I am not satisfied w/o visual effect! :-) and thoroughness is a compulsion for ME!
Found on Yahoo Lots of links here.
http://search.yahoo.com/search?fr=ush2-mail&ei=UTF-8&p=djed+symbol
The djed was also often created as an amulet of stability and regenerative power. http://www.egyptianmyths.net/djed.htm
If you try to copy their art, it will read to go to their site. Distorted but still legible.
I was saying that I was going to look for History of Dragons online:
I went into B&N for something else and found this! Nice! Why am I surprised when our Universe gives me what I am looking for? :-)
Home:
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/index.asp?r=1
Page full of Dragons! http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/results.asp?WRD=Dragons+a+natural+history&z=y&r=1&cds2Pid=9481
Dragons: A Natural History More than 100 spectacular illustrations
http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/isbnInquiry.asp?=y&isbn=076074551X&itm=1 Product Details: ISBN: 076074551X Format: Hardcover, 120pp Pub. Date: July 2003 Publisher: Barnes & Noble Books $7.98
ABOUT THE BOOK: Dragons: A Natural History
ANNOTATION: The first book on the most fascinating mythical creatures of all, Dragons provides a splendid, illustrated panorama of these beasts in legend, history, and art. More than 100 spectacular illustrations show more than 30 dragons and are enhanced by a captivating commentary about their origins, appearance, feats, and fates.
FROM THE PUBLISHER: For millennia, few animals have fascinated mankind more than dragons. But until now, is that survey . . . a one-of-a-kind book, bringing these captivating creatures to life with lavish illustrations and vivid commentary. This marvelous compendium will take you on a journey that begins with the earliest serpent dragons and continues to the present day. Along the way, Dr. Karl Shuker, one of the world's leading experts on dracontology, shares his wealth of knowledge.
(This is such a very short discription of him for his accomplishments! )
FROM THE CRITICS: BookList - Patricia Monaghan If you ever encounter a dragon, it would be good to have this book on hand. Thanks to it, you will be able to recognize the particular species of the beast you have met, whether worm, basilisk, cockatrice, tarasque, peluda, or mere dragonet. Knowing such information could keep you from accidentally feeding a baby wyvern, as a girl named Maud did in Herefordshire, whereupon it grew into a winged monster that terrorized the countryside until it was finally dispatched by a fearless knight. Charmingly written and gorgeously illustrated with dragons ranging from Babylonian Ishtar's guard dragon as portrayed in mosaic bas-relief to Quetzalcoatl in Mayan codices to the creature Saint George famously fought, this is an excellent popular folklore tome.
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Dragon Master, a Dragon-Obsessed Artist, August 13, 2004,
Draconologists read this!! What is a Wyerven? If you don't know, read this book. What was the Curse of the Lambton Worm? If you don't know, read this book. How about the tale of the Dragon from Koshi? Like I said, JUST READ IT!!! P.S. Chapter 4, 'Sky Dragons' is my personal favorite.
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• Dragons Lucille Recht Penner, Peter David Scott (Illustrator)
• The Dragonology Handbook: A Practical Course in Dragons Ernest Drake, Dugald Steer (Editor), Wayne Anderson (Illustrator), Helen Ward (Illustrator), Douglas Carrel (Illustrator)
• The Book of the Dragon Ciruelo (Illustrator)
• Dragons: A Book of Designs Marty Noble
The Bride Of The Lindorm King: (page 40) "A Splendid Lindorm depicted in the alchemical scrolls of Sir George Ripley, who lived in England in the 15th century."
A love story. Can you guess what happens? Listen to your soothsayer!
Hope you find what you enjoy! Ma/LI
I was in Pearl (art supply store FLL) and found Dover Publications.
Seeing they have over 500 resources on line I figured not to let my choices be limited. And went online when I got home. http://www.doverpublications.com
They have a lot to offer! Good prices. This is what I found that I would like to share.
By Subject > Clip Art and Design on CD-ROM > Celtic, Norse
http://store.doverpublications.com/by-subject-clip-art-and-design-on-cd-rom-celtic--norse.html
Recommendations...Products in Celtic, Norse
~ Celtic Alphabets CD-ROM and Book by Dover 6 wonderfully decorative royalty-free alphabets plus a basic alphabet of calligraphic Celtic letters will add a unique touch to poster art, advertising copy, textile design, and other projects. All designs shown in book appear on the disk. Our Price $12.95
~ Celtic Designs CD-ROM and Book by Dover Intriguing archive of 96 different designs featuring distinctive elements of Celtic art. Clear, crisp, royalty-free images. Disk contains all items in book. Our Price $14.95
~ Celtic Designs for Artists and Craftspeople CD-ROM and Book by Dover Over 200 striking, royalty-free images: elaborate spirals and weaves, horned beasts, mermaids, and other fanciful creatures. 223 black-and-white illus. Our Price $14.95 On Sale! $10.47
~ Celtic Frames and Borders CD-ROM and Book by Dover Intricately woven motifs, fanciful creatures of sea and sky, symbols for biblical characters, bizarre creatures of the forest, and much more in a versatile, royalty-free collection for artists, craftspeople. Book includes all items on disk. 96 black-and-white illus. Our Price $14.95 On Sale! $10.47
~ Celtic Stencil Designs CD-ROM and Book by Co Spinhoven 164 exciting, versatile images depict birds and beasts of myth and scripture, elegant abstract designs, and more. Available in varied sizes, shapes, and complexities. Our Price $14.95
~ Full-Color Celtic Decorative Letters CD-ROM and Book by Mallory Pearce, Jennifer Krebs Eye-catching letters of the alphabet incorporate assorted traditional Celtic images: half-human, mythical figures; florals; animal life; and highly stylized serpentine motifs. 307 illus.
Our Price $19.95
~ Full-Color Celtic Designs CD-ROM and Book by Marty Noble 117 striking, royalty-free motifs: four-footed winged beasts, religious figures, serpentine scrolls, letters of the alphabet incorporating highly stylized designs, and more. Our Price $19.95
~ Full-Color Celtic Frames and Borders CD-ROM and Book by Mallory Pearce 59 authentic motifs, incorporating mythical creatures, birds, mermaids, abstract patterns, a handsome Celtic cross and more, are suitable for computer or traditional cut-and-paste use.
Our Price $19.95
~ Viking Designs CD-ROM and Book by Dover Bold, fanciful designs include interwoven motifs reminiscent of Celtic art, real and mythological creatures, and dragon-slaying heroes on horseback, among others. 187 black-and-white illus. Our Price $14.95
They have a family you can join where you can get notices of new titles and help create the titles for new ideas. http://family.doverpublications.com/family/
May you find what you like and Enjoy! Ma/LI
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