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." β€” American Artist.


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.


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.


The Art of the Bible

The Art of the Bible

Author: Scot McKendrick

Publisher:

Published: 2016

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780500239476

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A beautiful and informative exploration of the illuminated manuscripts of the Bible over a millennium and across the globe, shedding new light on some of the most significant, yet rarely seen, paintings of the Middle Ages


Calligraphy

Calligraphy

Author: Jane Sullivan

Publisher: Peter Pauper Press, Inc.

Published: 2017-03-10

Total Pages: 239

ISBN-13: 1441322426

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Discover the timeless art of beautiful writing! This introduction to creating calligraphy combines beginner-friendly clarity with thorough guidance and gorgeous examples. Introduces nine major calligraphic styles, with detailed diagrams and tips for writing each letter.Sub-sections include histories of each alphabet, step-by-step tutorials for embellishing your calligraphy, and ways to showcase your elegant lettering.Full color photographs and illustrations throughout.


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.


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)


Illuminated Initials in Full Color

Illuminated Initials in Full Color

Author: Carol Belanger Grafton

Publisher: Courier Corporation

Published: 2013-07-02

Total Pages: 50

ISBN-13: 0486319938

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Extraordinarily beautiful and decorative letters of the alphabet β€” imaginatively ornamented with royal and saintly figures, mythical creatures, knights in battle, flora and fauna, more.