The bible of illuminated letters : a treasury of decorative calligraphy
Morgan, Margaret (Calligrapher)2021
Book
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.
Author:
Morgan, Margaret (Calligrapher), author
Imprint:
Tunbridge Wells : Search Press, 2021.
Collation:
256 pages : illustrations (colour) ; 24 cm.
Series title:
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
9781782219781 (pbk)
Dewey class:
745.61745.610
Language:
English
BRN:
3086671