The Bible of Illuminated Letters
A Treasury of Decorative Calligraphy
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2021
Search Press Ltd (Verlag)
978-1-78221-978-1 (ISBN)
Search Press Ltd (Verlag)
978-1-78221-978-1 (ISBN)
Learn the ancient art of illumination and hand lettering to create beautiful journal pages, invitations and cards.
The traditional art of Illumination - the creation of elaborate, decorated letters and initials - is now attracting new enthusiasts. It reached its apogee in the monasteries of medieval Europe and was practised with great skill and artistry. Embellished with gold leaf, the illuminated letters of those early scribes seemed to reflect light, as though they were indeed 'illuminated'.
Illuminated Letters presents step-by-step instructions for recreating illuminated alphabets from six historical periods, including Celtic, Gothic and Romanesque. Diagrams for upper- and lower-case letters are accompanied by ideas for borders and decorations, and full instructions for gilding. Each section also explores ways in which the illuminated letters can be adapted to create a truly personal style, while a gallery of modern examples will inspire further creativity.
The traditional art of Illumination - the creation of elaborate, decorated letters and initials - is now attracting new enthusiasts. It reached its apogee in the monasteries of medieval Europe and was practised with great skill and artistry. Embellished with gold leaf, the illuminated letters of those early scribes seemed to reflect light, as though they were indeed 'illuminated'.
Illuminated Letters presents step-by-step instructions for recreating illuminated alphabets from six historical periods, including Celtic, Gothic and Romanesque. Diagrams for upper- and lower-case letters are accompanied by ideas for borders and decorations, and full instructions for gilding. Each section also explores ways in which the illuminated letters can be adapted to create a truly personal style, while a gallery of modern examples will inspire further creativity.
Margaret Morgan is a professional calligrapher and an Associate of the Calligraphy & Letters Arts Society. She regularly accepts both public and private commissions and conducts workshops for calligraphic societies. Although traditional formal calligraphy involving gilding, painting and heraldry form an important part of her work, she increasingly enjoys the challenge of more experimental lettering. To see more of Margaret's work visit www.thecalligrapher.co.uk.
Foreword
Introduction
How to use this book
Chapter 1: Tools and Techniques
Chapter 2: Preparing to Work
Chapter 3: Alphabet Directory
Celtic
Ottonian
Romanesque
Gothic
Renaissance: white vine
Renaissance: neo-classical
Chapter 4: Contemporary Gallery
| Erscheinungsdatum | 06.04.2021 |
|---|---|
| Reihe/Serie | Artist's Bible |
| Zusatzinfo | 450 Illustrations, color |
| Verlagsort | Tunbridge Wells |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 178 x 235 mm |
| Gewicht | 824 g |
| Themenwelt | Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Freizeit / Hobby ► Kreatives Gestalten |
| ISBN-10 | 1-78221-978-1 / 1782219781 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-78221-978-1 / 9781782219781 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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