Author: Janet Mehigan
Publisher: Search Press
ISBN: 9780855328436
Category : Calligraphy
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Taking her inspiration from the wonderful interlacing patterns and luminous colours of historical illuminated manuscripts, she explains the techniques simply, clearly and with an infectious enthusiasm which is both inspiring and exciting. Full colour illustrations accompany clear step-by-step instructions, which guide the readers through all the various stages. Traditional methods are discussed in detail and both traditional and contemporary projects are included to build up confidence and skills. This is a lively and informative book which will appeal to all those interested in calligraphy or illumination.
Illumination for Calligraphy
Author: Janet Mehigan
Publisher: Search Press
ISBN: 9780855328436
Category : Calligraphy
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Taking her inspiration from the wonderful interlacing patterns and luminous colours of historical illuminated manuscripts, she explains the techniques simply, clearly and with an infectious enthusiasm which is both inspiring and exciting. Full colour illustrations accompany clear step-by-step instructions, which guide the readers through all the various stages. Traditional methods are discussed in detail and both traditional and contemporary projects are included to build up confidence and skills. This is a lively and informative book which will appeal to all those interested in calligraphy or illumination.
Publisher: Search Press
ISBN: 9780855328436
Category : Calligraphy
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Taking her inspiration from the wonderful interlacing patterns and luminous colours of historical illuminated manuscripts, she explains the techniques simply, clearly and with an infectious enthusiasm which is both inspiring and exciting. Full colour illustrations accompany clear step-by-step instructions, which guide the readers through all the various stages. Traditional methods are discussed in detail and both traditional and contemporary projects are included to build up confidence and skills. This is a lively and informative book which will appeal to all those interested in calligraphy or illumination.
Calligraphy and Illumination
Author: Patricia Lovett
Publisher: Abradale Press
ISBN:
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 328
Book Description
Looks at the history of calligraphy & illumination, explores the use of gold in miniatures & high-lighting, & shows how to create a variety of projects. Subsidiary Rights: Selected by Book-of-the-Month Club & Crafters' Choice Book Club.
Publisher: Abradale Press
ISBN:
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 328
Book Description
Looks at the history of calligraphy & illumination, explores the use of gold in miniatures & high-lighting, & shows how to create a variety of projects. Subsidiary Rights: Selected by Book-of-the-Month Club & Crafters' Choice Book Club.
Medieval Calligraphy
Author: Marc Drogin
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486261425
Category : Design
Languages : en
Pages : 225
Book Description
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.
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486261425
Category : Design
Languages : en
Pages : 225
Book Description
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.
Writing & Illuminating, & Lettering
Author: Edward Johnston
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Illumination of books and manuscripts
Languages : en
Pages : 520
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Illumination of books and manuscripts
Languages : en
Pages : 520
Book Description
The Illuminated Alphabet
Author: Timothy Noad
Publisher: Chartwell Books
ISBN: 0785835679
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 163
Book Description
An inspirational introduction to creating decorative calligraphy.
Publisher: Chartwell Books
ISBN: 0785835679
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 163
Book Description
An inspirational introduction to creating decorative calligraphy.
Illumination & Decoration for Calligraphy
Author: Margaret Morgan
Publisher: B. T. Batsford Limited
ISBN: 9780713474541
Category : Artists' materials
Languages : en
Pages : 96
Book Description
This guide puts together a range of projects and techniques designed to bring the beauty of calligraphy to life. Five projects are presented, with step-by-step instructions, from painting and decorating initials to designing a bookmark, and from making a concertina book to creating an intricate design for a calendar. The author also describes the best materials to use, examines the basics of good lettering, drawing and painting, and includes lettering worksheets for practice.
Publisher: B. T. Batsford Limited
ISBN: 9780713474541
Category : Artists' materials
Languages : en
Pages : 96
Book Description
This guide puts together a range of projects and techniques designed to bring the beauty of calligraphy to life. Five projects are presented, with step-by-step instructions, from painting and decorating initials to designing a bookmark, and from making a concertina book to creating an intricate design for a calendar. The author also describes the best materials to use, examines the basics of good lettering, drawing and painting, and includes lettering worksheets for practice.
Qur'an Manuscripts
Author: Colin F. Baker
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 122
Book Description
Spanning over 1200 years, from the 7th to 19th centuries, this history traces the evolution of Qur'an manuscripts across the vast expanse of the Islamic empire, stretching from Spain to the borders of China.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 122
Book Description
Spanning over 1200 years, from the 7th to 19th centuries, this history traces the evolution of Qur'an manuscripts across the vast expanse of the Islamic empire, stretching from Spain to the borders of China.
Celtic Calligraphy
Author: Kerry Richardson
Publisher: Gill Books
ISBN: 9780717157273
Category : Calligraphy
Languages : en
Pages : 96
Book Description
With instruction on how to draw letterforms derived from original Celtic manuscripts, and with step-by-step explanations of knotwork borders and motifs plus illumination, this book will show you how to transform your writing into unique works of art.
Publisher: Gill Books
ISBN: 9780717157273
Category : Calligraphy
Languages : en
Pages : 96
Book Description
With instruction on how to draw letterforms derived from original Celtic manuscripts, and with step-by-step explanations of knotwork borders and motifs plus illumination, this book will show you how to transform your writing into unique works of art.
Calligraphy Alphabets for Beginners
Author: Mary Noble
Publisher: A&C Black
ISBN: 9781408107577
Category : Calligraphy
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
A complete guide to calligraphy for beginners, this book explores 15 of the most commonly used alphabet styles, placing the emphasis on developing rhythm in writing by building up experience through the practice of repetitive exercises.
Publisher: A&C Black
ISBN: 9781408107577
Category : Calligraphy
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
A complete guide to calligraphy for beginners, this book explores 15 of the most commonly used alphabet styles, placing the emphasis on developing rhythm in writing by building up experience through the practice of repetitive exercises.
Paint Your Own Illuminated Letters
Author: Stefan Oliver
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781904594123
Category : Illumination of books and manuscripts
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781904594123
Category : Illumination of books and manuscripts
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description