The Illuminated Alphabet: Creating Decorative Calligraphy

Seligman, Patricia (text); Timothy Noad (calligraphy)

ISBN 10: 0806990740 ISBN 13: 9780806990743

Published by Sterling Publishing Co., New York, NY, 2001

Language: English

Used Condition: Near Fine Soft cover

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Title

The Illuminated Alphabet: Creating Decorative Calligraphy

Publisher

Sterling Publishing Co., New York, NY

Publication Date

2001

Language

English

ISBN 10

0806990740

ISBN 13

9780806990743

Binding

Soft cover

Illustrator

Noad, Timothy

Edition

First Edition.

Condition

Near Fine

Book Type

Book

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“The art of illumination is re-examined in this richly illustrated publication. Each page is filled with eye-catching full-color examples of the illuminator’s art. This in-depth historical overview...begins with The Lindisfarne Gospels and moves through contemporary forms....[This] unique publication...[includes] hundreds of skillfully rendered full-color examples.”—School Arts.

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