Barron s Educational Series | ISBN:0764158201 | Spiral Book, 256 pages | File size: 59.Mb | Jan. 27th, 2006
Calligraphy: A Treasury of Decorative Calligraphy The ancient art of illuminating manuscripts is currently attracting many new enthusiasts among artists art students and lovers of calligraphy The Bible of Illuminated Letters is a volume theyall all want to add to their collections It presents step by step instructions for recreating twelve illuminated alphabets Among them are Celtic Saxon Gothic Romanesque Modern Revival and seven more including several modern scripts Detailed diagrams instruct on creating upper and lower case letters as well as on ways for designing borders and decorations More ambitious students can also follow clear directions for gildingadecorating with gold leafaas was originally done in medieval European monasteries Readers and students of illumination who open this book will find a history of illumination required tools techniques and materials for illuminating instruction in layout and design and steps to follow in order to create 12 alphabet styles This beautif book also features a picture gallery of outstanding historical and contemporary illuminated letters as well as a glossary and index More than 400 inspiring color illustrations in total
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