Illuminated Alphabet : An Inspirational Introduction to Creating Decorative Calligraphy

English

ISBN: 140271744X

EAN: 9781402717444

Category: Language Arts & Disciplines / Alphabets & Writing Systems/Design / Book/

Publisher: Sterling Publishing Co., Inc.

Release Date: 12/09/2004

Synopsis: Each page is filled with eye-catching full-color examples of the illuminators art. School Arts Images of beauty that will teach and inspire you to decorate your own spellbinding pages. As you gaze in astonishment through close-up reproductions of such dazzling illuminated masterpieces as the Book of Kells, as well as superb compositions of contemporary artists, youll appreciate the infinite possibilities of the form. Try your hand and imagination at twelve classic alphabets, from Celtic and Gothic to Renaissance and Modern Revival, all carefully broken down to their components. Undertake projects that include copying intricate lettering and designs from The Lindisfarne Gospels; Emperor Henry IIs Pericopes, from the 11th century; the Duc de Berrys Book of Hours; and others. Every exquisite page is a pleasure to view.

Illuminated Alphabet : An Inspirational Introduction to Creating Decorative Calligraphy

Illustrated: Yes

Format: Paperback

Width: 8.75 inches

Length: 8.75 inches

Pages: 160