The Illuminated Alphabet
The Illuminated Alphabet

Author: Timothy Noad

Publisher: Chartwell Books

Published: 2017-12-12

Total Pages: 163

ISBN-13: 0785835679

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An inspirational introduction to creating decorative calligraphy.

Masterpieces of Illuminated Letters and Borders
Masterpieces of Illuminated Letters and Borders

Author: W. R. Tymms

Publisher: Courier Corporation

Published: 2013-02-20

Total Pages: 66

ISBN-13: 0486155935

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Rare letters and borders that once enhanced medieval bibles and other rare manuscripts are ornamented with exquisite florals, curvilinear motifs interwoven with religious figures, and other exquisite embellishments. More than 350 designs, including 256 letters.

Illuminated Letters Sketchbook (Interactive Journal, Notebook)
Illuminated Letters Sketchbook (Interactive Journal, Notebook)

Author: Inc Peter Pauper Press

Publisher: Peter Pauper Press

Published: 2015-11

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781441319494

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Learn how to illuminate your writing like the scribes of the past, bringing letters to life with plant and animal motifs, swirling vines and leaves, graceful arabesques and flourishes, fantastical imagery, and more. Draw creatures cavorting across the page as Gothic illuminators did, or create the knotwork seen in famous Celtic manuscripts. Step-by-step tutorials, tips for creating striking effects, and blank letterforms you can illuminate yourself make this the perfect modern-day guide to the medieval art of beautiful writing. 160 pages. 6-1/4" wide x 8-1/4" high (15.9 cm wide x 21 cm high). Rights: World (English)

Medieval Calligraphy
Medieval Calligraphy

Author: Marc Drogin

Publisher: Courier Corporation

Published: 1989-11-01

Total Pages: 225

ISBN-13: 0486261425

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Spirited history and comprehensive instruction manual covers 13 styles (ca. 4th–15th centuries). Excellent photographs; directions for duplicating medieval techniques with modern tools. "Vastly rewarding and illuminating." — American Artist.

Illuminated Manuscripts Coloring Book
Illuminated Manuscripts Coloring Book

Author: Marty Noble

Publisher: Courier Corporation

Published: 2013-05-22

Total Pages: 36

ISBN-13: 0486488756

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Recapture the historic grandeur of medieval art with lovingly detailed reproductions ranging from the creation of Eve to the Hundred Years' War. Thirty images include Christian, Muslim, Jewish, and secular sources.

Understanding Illuminated Manuscripts
Understanding Illuminated Manuscripts

Author: Michelle Brown

Publisher: Getty Publications

Published: 2018-12-18

Total Pages: 128

ISBN-13: 1606066110

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What is a historiated initial? What are canon tables? What is a drollery? This revised edition of Understanding Illuminated Manuscripts: A Guide to Technical Terms offers definitions of the key elements of illuminated manuscripts, demystifying the techniques, processes, materials, nomenclature, and styles used in the making of these precious books. Updated to reflect current research and technologies, this beautifully illustrated guide includes images of important manuscript illuminations from the collection of the J. Paul Getty Museum and beyond. Concise, readable explanations of the technical terms most frequently encountered in manuscript studies make this portable volume an essential resource for students, scholars, and readers who wish a deeper understanding and enjoyment of illuminated manuscripts and medieval book production.

Illuminating the Middle Ages
Illuminating the Middle Ages

Author: Laura Cleaver

Publisher: BRILL

Published: 2020-03-31

Total Pages: 503

ISBN-13: 9004422331

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The twenty-eight essays in this collection showcase cutting-edge research in manuscript studies, encompassing material from late antiquity to the Renaissance. The volume celebrates the exceptional contribution of John Lowden to the study of medieval books.