"Vastly rewarding and illuminating." — American Artist This 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, full-page 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.

Medieval Calligraphy: Its History and Technique (Lettering, Calligraphy, Typography)

Arts & Photography

Drogin, Marc

History & Criticism

Dover Publications

The most fascinating period in the highly interesting history of calligraphy, the Middle Ages saw the origins of many graceful and dramatic lettering designs. You can re-create these intriguing medieval styles with the help of this captivating introduction to calligraphy and its user-friendly, practical advice. Author Marc Drogin — a widely experienced calligrapher and one of the world's leading authorities on the subject — offers an unusual approach particularly well suited to beginners. His instructions on the four major hands of the era (early medieval Roman Rustic, early Uncial, Carolingian, and late medieval Gothic Textura) appear alongside a look at the life and times of a major figure from the heyday of the style. You'll learn to write in the modes associated with Julius Caesar, King Arthur, Charlemagne, and Robin Hood, and discover absorbing insights into the lives and careers of these historical figures. In addition, you'll find expert explanations of the appropriate spacing, paragraphing, punctuation, and layout for each hand. The New Orleans Calligraphy Association commended this work as "extremely well written with clear and precise instructions in making all hands historically correct. Full of historical and technical information for the serious beginning or seasoned calligrapher." If you're new to calligraphy, this unique blend of living history and practical instruction will make you a devotee of the art; it you're already proficient, it will inspire you to new heights.

Calligraphy of the Middle Ages and How to Do It (Lettering, Calligraphy, Typography)

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An introduction to medieval calligraphy discusses the major styles of handwriting during the lifetimes of such historical figures as King Arthur, Charlemagne, and Robin Hood

Yours Truly, King Arthur: How Medieval People Wrote, and How You Can, Too

Taplinger Pub. Co

95 pages, how manuscripts looked at the time of Julius Caesar, King Arthur, Charlemagne and Robin Hood, calligraphic writing styles in detail and overview of layout and illumination

Yours Truly King Arthur

Individual Artists

Spirited history and comprehensive instruction manual covers 13 important writing styles (ca. 4th century thru 15th). Fascinating facts about Roman Rustic, Uncial, Carolingian Minuscule, Early Gothic, 8 other styles; all examples beautifully photographed. Detailed directions for duplicating medieval techniques with modern tools. 232 illustrations.

Medieval calligraphy, its history and technique

Decorative Arts & Design

Allanheld & Schram

First edition. Well illustrated and annotated. Ink ownership inscription on free endpaper. xxi, 137 pages. cloth, dust jacket.. oblong 8vo..

Anathema!: Medieval scribes and the history of book curses

Religion & Spirituality

Occult & Paranormal

A. Schram

uthor Marc Drogin begins where both creation and destruction had their roots: with that most wonderful gift, the alphabet. He traces the mythic origins of the alphabet in ancient, classical and medieval cultures and relates how letters, words, and numbers had a magical significance in the past. After describing the divine origins of the alphabet, he offers a glimpse of some of the magic and miracles associated with the written word, and goes on to the adventures and vicissitudes of books down through the years.

Biblioclasm: The Mythical Origins, Magic Powers, and Perishability of the Written Word

Literature & Fiction

Classics

Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc.

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