The bible of illuminated letters : a treasury of decorative calligraphy
Morgan, Margaret2006
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The ancient art of illuminating manuscripts is currently attracting many new enthusiasts among artists, art students, and lovers of calligraphy. This book 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.
Main title:
The bible of illuminated letters : a treasury of decorative calligraphy / Margaret Morgan.
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Imprint:
Hauppauge, N.Y. : Barron's Educational Series, 2006.
Collation:
256 pages : illustrations (black and white, and colour) ; 21 cm
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
9780764158209 (pbk)
Dewey class:
745.6'1745.61
Language:
English
BRN:
2628289
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