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- Condition
- Release Year
- 1989
- Book Title
- Medieval Calligraphy: Its History and Technique (Lettering, Ca...
- ISBN
- 9780486261423
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Dover Publications, Incorporated
ISBN-10
0486261425
ISBN-13
9780486261423
eBay Product ID (ePID)
621075
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
224 Pages
Publication Name
Medieval Calligraphy : Its History and Technique
Language
English
Publication Year
1989
Subject
Techniques / Calligraphy, Alphabets & Writing Systems, General
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Art, Reference, Language Arts & Disciplines
Series
Lettering, Calligraphy, Typography Ser.
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.6 in
Item Weight
21.1 Oz
Item Length
11 in
Item Width
8.3 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
89-017156
Illustrated
Yes
Synopsis
"Vastly rewarding and illuminating." -- American Artist This 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. 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. These include Roman Rustic, Uncial, Carolingian Minuscule, Early Gothic, Luxeuil Minuscule, Gothic Littera Bastarda , and seven other distinctive hands. 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. 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 of history's most interesting and influential scripts. Mr. Drogin has rounded out the book with helpful lists of suppliers of tools and materials, American and European sources for facsimiles and books, calligraphic societies, a bibliography, index, and more., Spirited history and comprehensive instruction manual covers 13 styles (ca. 4th-15th centuries). Excellent photographs; directions for duplicating medieval techniques with modern tools. "Vastly rewarding and illuminating." -- American Artist., "Vastly rewarding and illuminating." -- American Artist This 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. 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. These include Roman Rustic, Uncial, Carolingian Minuscule, Early Gothic, Luxeuil Minuscule, Gothic Littera Bastarda, and seven other distinctive hands. 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. 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 of history's most interesting and influential scripts. Mr. Drogin has rounded out the book with helpful lists of suppliers of tools and materials, American and European sources for facsimiles and books, calligraphic societies, a bibliography, index, and more., Spirited history and comprehensive instruction manual covers 13 styles (ca. 4th-15th centuries). Excellent photographs; directions for duplicating medieval techniques with modern tools., Spirited history, comprehensive instruction manual covers 13 styles (ca. 4th15th centuries). Excellent photographs; directions for duplicating medieval techniques with modern tools.
LC Classification Number
Z43.D758 1989
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