Author: Timothy NoadPublisher:
ISBN: 9780747211129
Category : Alphabets
Languages : en
Pages : 159
Book Description
Medieval Calligraphy
Author: Marc DroginPublisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486261425
Category : Design
Languages : en
Pages : 225
Book Description
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.
The Art of the Bible
Author: Scot McKendrickPublisher:
ISBN: 9780500239476
Category : Bible
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
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
Author: Stefan Oliver
Author: Timothy NoadIlluminated Letters
Author: Margaret MorganPublisher: A&C Black
ISBN: 9780713671650
Category : Artists' materials
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
Illumination - the creation of elaborate, decorated letters and initials - reached its apogee in the monasteries of medieval Europe. Embellished with gold leaf, the illuminated letters of those early scribes seemed to reflect light, as though they were indeed illuminated. This traditional art is now attracting new enthusiasts. Illuminated Letters presents step-by-step instructions for recreating twelve illuminated alphabets, including Celtic, Saxon, Gothic, Romanesque and Modern Revival. Diagrams for upper- and lower-case letters are accompanied by ideas for borders and decorations, and full instructions for gilding. Each section explores ways in which the illuminated letters can be adapted to create a truly personal style, while a gallery of historical and modern examples will inspire further creativity.
Illuminated Letters Sketchbook (Interactive Journal, Notebook)
Author: Inc Peter Pauper PressPublisher: Peter Pauper Press
ISBN: 9781441319494
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
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
Author: Carol Belanger GraftonPublisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486319938
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 50
Book Description
Extraordinarily beautiful and decorative letters of the alphabet — imaginatively ornamented with royal and saintly figures, mythical creatures, knights in battle, flora and fauna, more.
Author: Edward JohnstonIlluminated Manuscripts and Their Makers
Author: Rowan WatsonPublisher: Victoria & Albert Museum
ISBN: 9780810966062
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The magnificent pages of medieval missals, books of hours, breviaries, and bibles sparkle with detail illuminating the world in which they were created. This splendid volume, featuring some of the finest illuminated masterpieces from the exceptional collections of the Victoria and Albert Museum, details the remarkable collaboration and craftsmanship that went into the creation of these delicate treasures. Close-up details show the intricacies of the various techniques used to create these fragile and rarely seen works. By helping the reader to appreciate the individual elements of illumination--the initials, borders, illustrations, script, and binding--Rowan Watson brings the world of the scribes, illuminators, and book dealers to life, and sheds light on the cooperative religious communities in which many of them worked. Watson also looks at the survival of illumination after the printing press and its revival in the 19th century in the hands of such pioneering designers as Owen Jones and William Morris.
