Similar to the
Celtic Knot in
style, the Triquetra has been used for several different purposes in different cultures, but it's most commonly associated with the idea of the trinity: Not only are the three sides (representing Father, Son and Holy Spirit) distinctly, they are also interconnected.
• Art Nouveau (c.1890 - 1914) An important precursor because of its
style of decorative abstraction, derived from
Celtic Art
style curvilinear interlace, spirals, and
knot patterns, notably employed in book - covers, textile, wallpaper designs by William Morris, Arthur Mackmurdo, and others.