Conferences

Based on the screening of 200 photos, during about an hour and a half, the conference presents a rather exhaustive panorama of the most beautiful illuminated books of Celtic tradition (mainly, Ireland), among which the Book of Kells appears as an inescapable reference. Depending on the location of the service, some of the books of libraries or neighboring museums may be commented. Conference accessible to the general public.

Based on the screening of 250 photos, during about an hour and a half, the conference presents a decoding of the main Celtic symbols (spirals, triskels, interlacings, labyrinth, Celtic cross, bestiary). The presentation traces the origins of these symbols, their importance and possible interpretation in the Celtic world, and finally a more universal approach to these symbols. Depending on the location of the reading, local Celtic archaeological artefacts can be shown and commented through this symbology. Conference accessible to the general public.

Based on the screening of 150 photos, for about an hour and a quarter, the conference offers an exhaustive panorama of symbols of identity in Brittany and Celtic lands: triskels, hévud, Celtic crosses, ermines, Gwen ha Du (Breton flag ). Between history and spirituality, David Balade exposes his vision of the symbols he as been studying for several years. Conference accessible to the general public.

Based on the screening of 250 photos, during approximately an hour and a half, the conference presents the history of Celtic art from the 8th century B.C. till the twelfth century CE, from its homeland in Central Europe to its last occurrences on the territories of Atlantic Europe. Depending on the location of the reading, local Celtic archaeological artefacts can be shown and commented. Conference accessible to the general public.