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Writing & Illuminating & Lettering: The Artistic Crafts Series of Technical Handbooks - Softcover

Johnston, Edward; Skeen, William

 
9781406793437: Writing & Illuminating & Lettering: The Artistic Crafts Series of Technical Handbooks
Softcover
ISBN 10: 1406793434 ISBN 13: 9781406793437
Publisher: Old Hand Books, 2006

Synopsis

This captivating volume is a tribute to the art of typography and explores the rich history and techniques of the ancient craft.

First published in 1906, this book serves as a comprehensive guide to the world of typography, lettering, and decorative illumination. From the precise strokes of traditional calligraphy to the delicate artistry of adding vibrant colours and gold accents to manuscripts, discover the history of this forgotten craft.

The chapters in this volume include:

  • The Development of Writing
  • Acquiring a Formal Hand
  • Veral Letters & Coloured Capitals
  • Laying & Burnishing Gold
  • A Theory of Illumination
  • The Development of Illumination
  • The Roman Alphabet & Its Derivatives

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Publisher
Old Hand Books
Publication date
2006
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1406793434
ISBN 13 
9781406793437
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
488