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Vastly rewarding and illuminating.' American ArtistThis comprehensive history and instruction manual contains, in one volume, thirteen significant medieval scripts, with a history of the evolution of the alphabets, and fascinating background material on the scribes, their world, and how writing styles changed over a thousand years. Moreover, it is the only modern book that provides clearly described, brilliantly photographed, and accurately reproduced examples of both major and minor hands along with explicit directions for writing them.The author a professional calligrapher of medieval styles, as well as illuminator, writer, and teacher presents a spirited historical account of thirteen important writing styles developed from about the fourth century to the end of the fifteenth. These include Roman Rustic, Uncial, Carolingian Minuscule, Early Gothic, Luxeuil Minuscule, Gothic Littera Bastarda , and seven other distinctive hands. The text explains how and why different styles evolved, why certain devices, codes, and abbreviations were used, and how form and function interacted.In addition to fascinating facts about the origin and development of medieval scripts, Medieval Calligraphy also shows you how to duplicate medieval techniques with modern writing tools. Thorough instructions and sharply detailed, fullpage photographs of the original alphabets explain pen angles and stroke sequences for each letter and capital. By carefully studying and practicing the techniques described, calligraphers will be able to master some of history's most interesting and influential scripts. Mr. Drogin has rounded out the book with helpful lists of suppliers of tools and materials, American and European sources for facsimiles and books, calligraphic societies, a bibliography, index, and more.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Medieval Calligraphy: Its History and Technique'? A: This book provides a comprehensive history and instructional guide on thirteen significant medieval scripts, detailing their evolution, historical context, and techniques for replicating them.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Marc Drogin, a professional calligrapher specializing in medieval styles, as well as an illuminator, writer, and teacher.
- Q: What is included in the book regarding medieval scripts? A: The book includes detailed descriptions of various medieval scripts, along with photographs and explicit instructions for writing them, covering styles like Roman Rustic, Uncial, and Gothic.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in calligraphy? A: Yes, the book provides thorough instructions and visual aids that make it accessible for beginners who wish to learn medieval calligraphy techniques.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 224 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Medieval Calligraphy: Its History and Technique' published? A: The book was published on November 1, 1989.
- Q: Does the book provide resources for calligraphy tools and materials? A: Yes, it includes helpful lists of suppliers for tools and materials, as well as resources for facsimiles and books related to calligraphy.
- Q: What kind of illustrations can I expect in this book? A: The book features sharply detailed, full-page photographs of original alphabets, demonstrating pen angles and stroke sequences.
- Q: Is this book a revised edition? A: Yes, the book is a revised edition.