| The Bible of Illuminated Letters: A Treasury of Decorative Calligraphy (Quarto Book) |  | Author: Margaret Morgan
Creator: Rosemary Buczek
Brand: Barrons
Category: Book
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Sales Rank: 176,209
Languages: English (Unknown), English (Original Language), English (Published)
Media: Spiral-bound
Edition: 1
Pages: 256
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.5
Dimensions (in): 8.1 x 6.3 x 1.2
MPN: 9780764158209
ISBN: 0764158201
EAN: 9780764158209
ASIN: 0764158201
Publication Date: January 27, 2006
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Product Description
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 they'll 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 gilding--decorating with gold leaf--as 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 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.
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