Celtic Fantasy Art – Galleries and Prints at Imagekind.
Celtic fantasy art transports the oral traditions of Gaelic mythology into stunning
and captivating imagery. The gods and goddess, ancient heroes and warriors are common
characters found within Gaelic mythology. Through the detailed phantasmal imagery,
the lost civilization of the ancient Celts experiences a revival in modern times.
Though Celtic art is most often thought of in regards to the elaborated designs
of complex symbols found in knot work, ornamented tools, weapons, jewelry and tattoos,
Celtic fantasy art expands the genre into mythical stories told through images,
which often include many of the iconic elements mentioned above.
The paintings and pictures found within this art genre typically include a mythical
creature, such as goddesses, warriors or even beasts, amongst intricate and complex
settings. In one such image the goddess of war and death, Bodbh, stands on a boulder
overlooking a valley of decay and destruction with jutting Celtic standing stones
amongst a black sky and red-orange clouds. The authentic Gaelic settings found within
the mythological pictures teach of the ancient culture that could otherwise be lost.
The ancient Celts had no written language and relied primarily on the oral traditions
of storytelling, ensuring the culture continues. One of the primary ways in which
most cultures pass on traditions orally is through song and poetry, because the
rhythm and rhyming aspects allow the story to be easily memorized. For this reason,
the harp has become an important symbol within Gaelic traditions and often appears
within the images.
Celtic
fantasy art continues
the rich tradition of the Gaelic culture through images. At Imagekind, we have an
extensive collection of art prints available that help define this mythical genre
spectacularly. As you browse the captivating images, keep in mind the amazing mythical
stories of an ancient culture that relied heavily on the oral traditions of storytelling.
Recently, the Celtic culture has experienced a moderate revival and is thus becoming
more popular and prevalent. Luckily, through art, we are able to preserve cultural
traditions that could otherwise disappear.