Medieval Calligraphy: Its History and Technique (Lettering, Calligraphy, Typography)
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.60 (519 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0486261425 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 224 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-04-29 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
The text explains how and why different styles evolved, why certain devices, codes, and abbreviations were used, and how form and function interacted.In addition to fascinating facts about the origin and development of medieval scripts, Medieval Calligraphy also shows you how to duplicate medieval techniques with modern writing tools. "Vastly rewarding and illuminating." — American ArtistThis comprehensive history and instruction manual contains, in one volume, thirteen significant medieval scripts, with a history of the evolution of the alphabets, and fascinating background material on the scribes, their world, and how writing styles changed over a thousand years. Thorough instructions and sharply detailed, full-page photographs of the original alphabets explain pen angles and stroke sequences for each letter and capital. These include Roman Rustic, Uncial, Carolingian Minuscule, Early Gothic, Luxeuil Minuscule, Gothic Littera Bastarda , and seven other distinctive hands. By carefully studying and practicing the techniques described, calligraphers will be able to master some of history's most interesting and influential scripts. Moreover, it is the only modern book that provides clearly described, brilliantly photographed, and accurately repr
Moreover, it is the only modern book that provides clearly described, brilliantly photographed, and accurately reproduced examples of both major and minor hands along with explicit directions for writing them.The author—a professional calligrapher of medieval styles, as well as illuminator, writer, and teacher—presents a spirited historical account of thirteen important writing styles developed from about the fourth century to the end of the fifteenth. Thorough instructions and sharply detailed, full-page photographs of the original alphabets explain pen angles and stroke sequences for each letter and capital. By carefully studying and practicing the techniques described, calligraphers will be able to master some o
Best book if you want to know about the history of scripts Christine Cox I have a whole bookshelf full of books on calligraphy, but this title is extraordinary. The author wrote it in 1980 as a frustrated calligraphy teacher who wanted a comprehensive book for his students. He felt that most other books on the subject were either too simple and glossed over important information, or were written for scholars and therefore inaccessible to the average student. “Medieval Calligraphy” is the result, and an impressive one it is!The book is full of history and technique, but more importantly, it’s eminently readable. Most books on calligraphy are . "Fantastic information!" according to Ellen. When first I became interested in calligraphy and illumination, I was told that I absolutely must have this book in my library. So I bought it as well as a number of other texts that have come in very handy over the past few years. I've seen many people reference this book, but the few times that I opened it, I only glanced at it and put it down. I don't think that I was ready for the very heavy material and density of information that is in this book. However I now find myself paging through, and have truly fallen in love with it. If you are interested in getting into calligraphy or med. Great book. Incredible price jmcsys Great book. Incredible price. Provides a fascinating history along with a thorough "how to" for each font. At the price you could expect much less so it was a real delight to find such a thorough and readable treatment. I hope this book sets the standard for all new books to follow.