The Art of the Scribe

Practical Projects Inspired by the Calligraphy and Illuminations of Medieval Man

Patricia Lovett

Description

Pages from some of the most celebrated and exquisite medieval manuscripts in the British Library provide the inspiration for 21 practical art and calligraphy projects. Seven classic scripts are explored in turn by expert Patricia Lovett. She explains their characteristics, origins and development and creates exemplar diagrams to show basic letter shapes and the quill strokes required to produce them. Each chapter ends with three complementary projects based on aspects of the manuscripts' design and layout shown in preceding pages; these range from simple to more technical.

Manuscripts from the British Library, Bibliotheque Nationale de France and the Getty Museum have been selected, and projects are illustrated with step-by-step photographs and beautiful images of the finished works.

A substantial Part II provides vital guidance on specialist tools and materials, as well as practical techniques, such as cutting quills, mixing inks and paints, and preparing pigments and shell gold.

Details

  • Format
    Hardback
  • Pages
    240
  • Size
    265 x 205mm
  • Publisher
    British Museum Press
  • ISBN
    9780712354844
Stock Code
250302
Our Price
$80.00
1 in stock for immediate dispatch
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