Celtic Goddess of art?

Question

Is there a Celtic Goddess that deals with art?

I am wondering if Brigid deals with art. She is related to the fire of inspiration, wisdom, poetry, weaving, smithcraft, but I can't find art in particular, as in drawing painting or illustration.

That is my main question, but I am also wondering which Celtic gods or goddesses deal with music, musicians, instruments, etc, and which deal with the welfare of animals.

MANY THANKS.

Answer 1

Smith-crafting was an ancient art form, look at the broaches and metal work for decorative purposes that the Celts left us. That was their art form, putting design into metal work.

Also, poetry, Bardic songs, were considered art to the Celts.

You are looking at terms that mean to us, but those forms of art were not part of the Celtic traditions. Designs were incorporated into weaving, metal work, leather for horses. You are looking for pen and paper...

If I were looking at this, I would go with Brigid.

There is another source, for poetry and song, in the form of Taliesin providing inspiration. And Cerredwyn would be the work involved in producing these arts.

But Brigid would be my choice.

Answer 2

arts and crafts goddess and gods are Brigid,Cerridwen,The dagda,Merlin,Lugh,Ogma,Taliesin,Bran the blessed,Manannan MacLir,Diancecht,Goibniu,Nantosuelta,Nuada

Music- Rhiannon, Cernunnos, Lugh , Ogma, Taliesin,The Dagda,Bran the blessed,Nuada

Angus Mac Og had the golden harp

Flidais goddess of forests and woodlands and things

each of the Celtic dieties have attributes that can assigned to them and other deities heres 2 sites that may help