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Author : Timothy Noad,Patricia Seligman
Publisher : Chartwell Books
Page : 163 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2017-12-12
Category : Art
ISBN : 9780785835677
An inspirational introduction to creating decorative calligraphy.
Author : Theodore Menten
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 52 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 1971-01-01
Category : Design
ISBN : 9780486227450
50 great initials of the Middle Ages, all with remarkable, ready-to-color illuminations built into them: Biblical scenes, knights, martyrdoms, grotesque animals, geometrical ornament, scenes of war and play, musicians and much else from the treasury of medieval manuscript.
Author : Bodleian Library
Publisher : Postcards from
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2015-01-15
Category : Art
ISBN : 1851244131
The Bodleian Library is home to some of the finest examples of illuminated letters. Now, with An Illuminated Alphabet, readers young and old can enjoy a wide selection of these extraordinary letters in twenty-six pull-out postcards--one for each letter of the alphabet. Each postcard features one illuminated letter from a book or manuscript in the Bodleian Library's collection. From large gold-leaf initials in medieval and Renaissance manuscripts to hand-painted examples from early printed books, An Illuminated Alphabet offers an intriguing new way to enjoy the many treasures in the collection of the Bodleian Library. Whether you're an art lover, bibliophile, or one of the Library's more than one million visitors each year, this most beautiful of alphabet books is sure to become a favorite.
Author : Patricia Carter
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Alphabets
ISBN : 0855327103
Patricia Carter has again created a stunning collection of decorative design ideas, this time to illuminate lettering. There are nine complete alphabets offered, including Parchment, Classical Collection and Entwined Roses.
Author : W. R. Tymms,M. D. Wyatt
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 66 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2006-04-28
Category : Art
ISBN : 9780486447841
Rare letters and borders that once enhanced medieval bibles and other rare manuscripts are ornamented with exquisite florals, curvilinear motifs interwoven with religious figures, and other exquisite embellishments. More than 350 designs, including 256 letters.
Author : Timothy Noad,Patricia Seligman
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 159 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Alphabets
ISBN : 0747211124
Author : Timothy Noad,Patricia Seligman
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 159 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Alphabets
ISBN : 184092232X
The Illuminated Alphabet allows readers to reproduce a range of classic illuminated letters, and even show you how to design new ones. It is an indispensable guide to the timeless art of illumination.
Author : Margaret Morgan
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Artists' materials
ISBN : 9812451722
Author : Inc Peter Pauper Press,Jane Sullivan
Publisher : Peter Pauper Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2015-11
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1441319492
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)
Author : Stefan Oliver
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Illumination of books and manuscripts
ISBN : 1904594123
Author : Courtney Davis
Publisher : David & Charles
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2005-03-01
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 0715317512
A comprehensive design source book of all types of Celtic illuminated letters by leading exponent of Celtic art, Courtney Davis. The 101 illuminated letters reflect the history of Celtic design from the earliest examples to Courtney Davis's own celebrated modern interpretations. Many of the illuminated letters are from, or inspired by, the famous Celtic manuscripts such as the Lindisfarne Gospels and the Book of Kells. The 101 designs are all hand painted by Courtney Davis and printed in full colour. Each is accompanied by a black and white version of the same image on the adjacent page - perfect for scanning or photocopying for use on readers' personal art, design or craft project. The book contains two complete alphabets and the remaining letters are structured so that those most commonly used at the beginning of words are represented with many more examples than the least common letters. The introduction gives a brief history of the Celts and an explanation of the birth and development of their artistic style with particular relation to illuminated letter designs.
Author : Jonathan Hunt
Publisher : Simon & Schuster Books For Young Readers
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Alphabet
ISBN : 0689812469
An alphabet bestiary featuring mythical animals such as the amphisbaena, basilisk, and catoblepas.
Author : Carol Belanger Grafton
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2013-07-02
Category : Design
ISBN : 9780486319933
Among the glories of extant medieval manuscripts are the splendid illuminated initials in which geometric, curvilinear, animal, religious and other motifs intertwine to form extraordinarily beautiful and decorative letters. For this striking volume, Carol Belanger Grafton has selected 548 illuminated letters-alphabetically arranged-from 19th-century reprints of medieval manuscripts. Here are magnificently ornamented initials-some the length of an entire margin, another encompassing the page itself, others delicate miniatures. All are imaginatively and beautifully enhanced with royal and saintly figures, mythical creatures, knights in battle, exquisite florals and much more. Encompassing all the letters of the alphabet, and including a selection of hand-colored chromolithographs, this practical archive of lovely copyright-free designs not only provides commercial artists and illustrators with a wealth of usable letters, it offers a splendid sampling of the ancient art of manuscript illuminations.
Author : Laura Cleaver,Alixe Bovey,Lucy Donkin
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 503 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2020-03-31
Category : History
ISBN : 9789004422339
The twenty-eight essays in this collection showcase cutting-edge research in manuscript studies, encompassing material from late antiquity to the Renaissance. The volume celebrates the exceptional contribution of John Lowden to the study of medieval books.
Author : Margaret Morgan
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Artists' materials
ISBN : 0713671653
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.