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The Bible of Illuminated Letters: A Treasury of Decorative Calligraphy
By Rosemary Buczek (foreword by) and Margaret Morgan
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Publisher Barrons Educational Series Inc
Publication date March 1, 2006
Pages 256
Binding Hardcover
Book category Adult Non-Fiction
ISBN-13 9780764158209
ISBN-10 0764158201
Dimensions 1 by 6.75 by 8.25 in.
Weight 1.45 lbs.
Original list price $24.99
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Amazon.com description: Product Description: The ancient art of illuminating manuscripts is currently attracting many new enthusiasts among artists, art students, and lovers of calligraphy. The Bible of Illuminated Letters is a volume they'll all want to add to their collections. It presents step-by-step instructions for recreating twelve illuminated alphabets. Among them are Celtic, Saxon, Gothic, Romanesque, Modern Revival, and seven more, including several modern scripts. Detailed diagrams instruct on creating upper- and lower-case letters, as well as on ways for designing borders and decorations. More ambitious students can also follow clear directions for gilding--decorating with gold leaf--as was originally done in medieval European monasteries. Readers and students of illumination who open this book will find: a history of illumination; required tools, techniques, and materials for illuminating; instruction in layout and design; and steps to follow in order to create 12 alphabet styles. This beautiful book also features a picture gallery of outstanding historical and contemporary illuminated letters, as well as a glossary and index. More than 400 inspiring color illustrations in total.

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9780764158209 | details & prices | 256 pages | 6.75 × 8.25 × 1.00 in. | 1.45 lbs | List price $24.99
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