Development of Celtic Art. 7 



art were — (1) the prominence given to the margin or frame within 

 which the whole design was enclosed ; (2) the arrangement of the 

 design within the margin in panels, each containing a complete 

 piece of ornament ; (3) the use of setting out lines for the orna- 

 ment placed diagonally with regard to the margin ; (4) the use of 

 interlaced work, step patterns, key patterns, spirals, and geomorphs 

 in combination ; (5) the geometrical perfection of all ornament ; 

 and (6) the superiority of the decorative designs to the figure- 

 drawings. All these characteristics could be seen in the manu- 

 scripts of the best period, and in the ninth, tenth, and eleventh 

 centuries they were followed in the stone work. 



On the motion of Mr. F. J. Bigger, seconded by Mr. W. J. 

 Fennell, a hearty vote of thanks was accorded to Mr. Dawson for 

 his lecture. 



