Celtic Art Question?

Ok well I have this big report on Celtic Art due next week and I already did the internet presenting part of the project but now I have to write a report about Celtic art. The problem however is that I'm not clearly understanding the meaning behind this art and why it was created. Don't give me any sarcastic remarks either such as "find this out yourself so you can get an education" because number one I researched a lot about it and I'm not completely understanding it and two is that I'm a 4.0 student and I hardly ever ask for help from people on the internet so I'm kind of desperate at the moment. Thanks to all who answer this in a helpful way! I owe you!

Celtic Art Question?
I have merely a "passing" knowledge of matters Celtic, and i am presuming you are intending a POV re the Pagan Period so to speak, rather than the "Christian" one.





In that case i would suggest the following: The Celts are a very "in tune " people. Well connected in the old days to the old ways and the Goddess, and to the faery, devic, magickal world. Many people who resonate with those connections and period are even currently producing art which reveals the important connection to "spirit" and the "etheric realms" which help to make a person "whole". One might call it art with a flair for the "fantastic" -- otherworldly beings, and landscapes, archetypal people, and scenes, etc. The women in ancient garb,and the men often with a warrioresque or "merlinesque appearance".





It has been said that the Celts are descendants of the peoples of Atlantis, and carry within themselves unusual propensities and powers not necessarily as available to other cultures. :))
Reply:Art is inspired by something. What did the people or person who painted it go through. Did they value the hunt or the fields. Did they value the night or the day. If you don't know the artist focus on the environment that surrounded them. Was it religious based, with survival? You've done research now just equate the things you've learned about the culture. As long as it's an educated opinion and you know where that opinion comes from you should be good. Good luck.
Reply:you never bothered to say what art...celtic covers quite a bit.


What don't you understand? the symbols? Paintings? what?