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

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

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

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

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

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

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    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

  • Product Details

    ISBN-13: 9781443734301
    Publisher: Old Hand Books
    Publication date: 11/04/2008
    Pages: 488
    Product dimensions: 5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 1.25(d)
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