The Bible of Illuminated Letters

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A Treasury of Decorative Calligraphy

By Margaret Morgan

Series: Artist's Bible

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The Bible of Illuminated Letters by Margaret Morgan offers a comprehensive guide to the art of creating beautifully illuminated capital letters. It explores traditional techniques and provides step-by-step instructions and illustrations to help readers master the art form, making it a valuable resource for both artists and enthusiasts interested in historic lettering and artistic expression.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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You might enjoy this book if you have a keen interest in calligraphy and the art of decorative lettering. It offers a fascinating exploration into the rich history and diverse styles of illuminated letters, providing both inspiration and practical guidance for artists and enthusiasts of manuscript traditions.

Learn the ancient art of illumination and hand lettering to create beautiful journal pages, invitations and cards.

Description

The traditional art of Illumination—the creation of elaborate, decorated letters and initials—is now attracting new enthusiasts. It reached its apogee in the monasteries of medieval Europe and was practised with great skill and artistry. Embellished with gold leaf, the illuminated letters of those early scribes seemed to reflect light, as though they were indeed 'illuminated'.

The Bible of Illuminated Letters presents step-by-step instructions for recreating illuminated alphabets from six historical periods, including Celtic, Gothic, and Romanesque. Diagrams for upper- and lower-case letters are accompanied by ideas for borders and decorations, and full instructions for gilding.

Each section also explores ways in which the illuminated letters can be adapted to create a truly personal style, while a gallery of modern examples will inspire further creativity.

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The Bible of Illuminated Letters by Margaret Morgan receives praise for its comprehensive guidance on creating illuminated letters. Reviewers appreciate its detailed coverage of materials, techniques, and historical context, offering clear, step-by-step instructions for various historical alphabets. The quality of illustrations and paper is highlighted, making it an excellent resource for both calligraphy enthusiasts and those interested in incorporating illuminated letters into arts like embroidery.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781782219781

Publisher: Search Press Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 April 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Search Press Ltd

Illustration: 450 Illustrations, color

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 178.0mm

Height: 235.0mm

Weight: 824g

Pages: 256

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Arts & Culture Arts and Crafts Margaret Morgan Non-Fiction Series: Artist's Bible

About the Author

Margaret Morgan is a professional calligrapher and an Associate of the Calligraphy & Letters Arts Society. She regularly accepts both public and private commissions and conducts workshops for calligraphic societies. Although traditional formal calligraphy involving gilding, painting and heraldry form an important part of her work, she increasingly enjoys the challenge of more experimental lettering. To see more of Margaret's work visit www.thecalligrapher.co.uk.