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Medieval Calligraphy

By Marc Drogin

Medieval Calligraphy Film, Art & Culture

Medieval Calligraphy

By Marc Drogin

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"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. Unabridged, corrected Dover (1989) republication of the edition published by Allanheld, Osmun & Co., Publishers, Inc., and Abner Schram, Ltd., Montclair, New Jersey, 1980.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Number of Pages:
224
Release Date:
1989-11-01
Publication Date:
1989-11-01
Publisher:
Dover Publications
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
0486261425
ISBN13:
9780486261423
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
608 g
Height:
214 cm
Width:
284 cm
Thickness:
13 cm
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