The designs and patterns of the Celts, expressed in their metalwork,stonework and jewelery, and continued in the manuscript illumination ofCeltic Christianity, are an art form whose legacy has fascinated bothCeltic and non-Celtic peoples for centuries. This book adds to the series of practical, step-by-step guides on Celticdesign for designers and craftspeople. The tree of life is one of themost popular and enduring motifs in Celtic art, found on Pictishsculpted stone slabs, Celtic and Northumbrian crosses and illuminatedmanuscripts. This book explores the symbolism and history of the motifand demonstrates its versatility as a design today.