The Bible of Illuminated Letters: A Treasury of Decorative Calligraphy (Quarto Book)
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| Rating | : | 4.17 (636 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0764158201 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 256 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-11-22 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
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. It presents step-by-step instructions for recreating twelve illuminated alphabets. The ancient art of illuminating manuscripts is currently attracting many new enthusiasts among artists, art students, and lovers of calligraphy. Detailed diagrams instruct on creating upper- and lower-case letters, as well as on ways for designing borders and decorations. The Bible of Illuminated Letters is a volume they’ll all want to add to their collections. More ambitious students can also follow clear directions for gildingdecorating with gold leafas was originally done in medieval European monasteries. This beautiful 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.. Among them are Celtic, Saxon, Gothic, Romanesque, Modern Revival, and seven more, including several modern scripts
FOREWORD BY ROSEMARY BUCZEK Rosemary Buczek is a Master Penman and served two terms as President of the International Association of Master Penmen, Engrossers, and Teachers of Handwriting (IAMPETH). ABOUT THE AUTHOR Margaret Morgan is a professional calligrapher and an Associate of the Calligraphy & Lettering Arts Society. She regularly accepts both public and private commissions and conducts workshops for calligraphic societies. 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. Although traditional formal calligraphy involving gilding, painting, and heraldry form an important part of
Unique TJB429 I would have begin this review by saying that this book is not a step-by-step of how to draw every letter in different fonts. So if that is the kind of book you are looking for, turn the other way now and come back later. If you are looking to be inspired and learn appreciation for . Mostly Illuminated capitals plus discussion of materials Bambi Robinson A lovely little book that covers six different types of medieval and Renaissance European illumination. The beginning of the book has a very helpful and extensive discussion of materials. There is a detailed and clear discussion of how to apply gold leaf, as well as powdered metalli. Treborian Reld said An Excellent Guidebook to the Art of Illumination!. Over the years I have collected a number of books on illuminations and calligraphy and I find "The Bible of Illuminated Letters" to be an excellent guide, giving step by step instructions on the process of illuminating letters in half-a-dozen different styles! Not only are the tools
Margaret Morgan is a professional calligrapher and an Associate of the Calligraphy & Lettering Arts Society. She regularly accepts both public and private commissions and conducts calligraphy workshops.Rosemary Buczek is a Master Penman and served two terms as President of the International Association of Master Penmen, Engrossers, and Teachers of Handwriting (IAMPETH)