Excavations at Knowth Volume 7: The Megalithic Art of the Passage Tombs at Knowth, Co. Meathvolume 7

by Elizabeth Shee Twohig and George Eogan

The complex of passage tombs at Knowth is dated c. 3200-2900 BC, and this volume deals with one of the most significant aspects of the site. It presents a complete catalogue of the 390 recorded carved stones at Knowth, through descriptions, drawings and photographs. Six main styles of art have been identified and these are discussed, together with the motifs and techniques employed. The Knowth carvings constitute c. 46% of all such art in Ireland,...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1911479423
• ISBN13: 9781911479420
• Release Date: March 2022
• Publisher: Royal Irish Academy
• Length: 902 Pages