Art of the Scribe

Practical Projects Inspired by the Calligraphy and Illuminations of Medieval Manuscripts

AvPatricia Lovett

Inbunden, Engelska, 2025

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Folios from some of the most celebrated and exquisite medieval and Renaissance manuscripts in the collections of the British Library and other international institutions provide the inspiration for twenty-one 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 pen strokes required to produce them. Each chapter ends with three complementary projects drawing on aspects of the historical manuscripts illustrated on the preceding pages. These projects are suited to a range of abilities and are illustrated with step-by-step photographs and beautiful images of the finished works.Following on from these chapters, an authoritative section provides vital guidance on specialist tools and materials, as well as practical techniques, including cutting quills, preparing pigments and applying gold leaf and shell gold, to enable you to truly re-capture this medieval artform.

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Utgivningsdatum:2025-04-16
Mått:212 x 272 x 28 mm
Vikt:1 420 g
Format:Inbunden
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:277
Förlag:University of Toronto Press
ISBN:9781487570286

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Patricia Lovett is a professional scribe. She is Chair of the Calligraphy and Lettering Arts Society and also a Fellow.

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ForewordIntroductionPart I: Historical Scripts & Practical Applications1. UncialsHistorical ApplicationPractical ApplicationProject 1: Centring the textProject 2: Using the script with simple sponged decorationProject 3: Freeing up the script2. Caroline MinusculeHistorical ApplicationPractical ApplicationProject 1: Highlighting a line for emphasisProject 2: Using a pen-made illustrationProject 3: Making a zigzag (concertina) book3. English Caroline MinusculeHistorical ApplicationPractical ApplicationProject 1: Text written verticallyProject 2: Making a single section book with a front flapProject 3: Adding painted decoration4. Gothic TexturaHistorical ApplicationPractical ApplicationProject 1: Writing on a wash and using masking fluidProject 2: Illumination and textProject 3: Illumination and writing in a circle5. BâtardeHistorical ApplicationPractical ApplicationProject 1: Writing the script in different sizesProject 2: In the style of Jean BourdichonProject 3: Writing in a spiral6. Humanistic MinusculeHistorical ApplicationPractical ApplicationProject 1: Writing in a flutter bookProject 2: In the style of Bartolommeo SanvitoProject 3: Writing with two colours in a little book7. ItalicHistorical ApplicationPractical ApplicationProject 1: Using flourishesProject 2: Incorporating a floral decorationProject 3: Freeing up the scriptPart II: Materials, Tools & TechniquesFor all the projects you will needMaterials: InkGouache and Watercolour PaintEgg TemperaMetallic Powders and PaintsMetallic LeafParchment and VellumPaperAdhesivesTools: Pens and QuillsBrushesBurnishersSloping BoardOther EquipmentTechniques: Analysing the ScriptsWriting the LettersBook BindingFurther ReadingIndex