Medieval Alphabets and Decorative Devices
Medieval Alphabets and Decorative Devices

Author: Henry Shaw

Publisher: Courier Corporation

Published: 1999-01-01

Total Pages: 50

ISBN-13: 0486404668

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30 authentic alphabets and over 150 individual letters and decorative devices -- taken from Westminster Abbey monuments, 15th-century French prayer books, and other sources -- incorporate vines, flowers, leaves, faces, and more.

The Complete Calligrapher
The Complete Calligrapher

Author: Frederick Wong

Publisher: Courier Corporation

Published: 1999-01-01

Total Pages: 186

ISBN-13: 9780486407111

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Noted expert presents calligraphy as a rich, complex discipline combining lettering and design. Analysis of wide variety of lettering styles, setting up a studio, more. 160 black-and-white illustrations. 8 color plates.

Celtic and Medieval Alphabets
Celtic and Medieval Alphabets

Author: Dan X. Solo

Publisher: Courier Corporation

Published: 1998-01-01

Total Pages: 114

ISBN-13: 9780486400334

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Inspired by the calligraphy of the Middle Ages, this treasury of unusual fonts features Gothic typefaces such as Lowenbrau, Kaiser, and Hansa along with the lighter styles of Leipzig, Tory, and Hamburg. 53 fonts.

In the Middle of the Middle Ages
In the Middle of the Middle Ages

Author: Mary Wheeler

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA

Published: 2006-11-30

Total Pages: 215

ISBN-13: 0313090599

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Students revisit Europe during the Middle Ages through guided practice activities, poems, songs, and an educational play packaged into a unique teacher resource book. This title integrates creative arts, innovative activities, and original music. Content is selected to coordinate with national standards in art, history and language arts. Two other important components of the book are a musical play and a pantomime. While entertaining students, it develops varied educational concepts and expands critical thinking skills. Students may: Stage the musical for an audience; act it out in class; or read it silently. All lyrics can be used as songs or read as poetry. Everything is reproducible. Grade 4-8.