The Illuminated Alphabet

Second-Hand (Hardcover)

Excellent condition

ILLUMINATION - the creation of elaborate, decorated letters - is a traditional art that is attracting new enthusiasts.

Inspired by history's great illuminated manuscripts, THE ILLUMINATED ALPHABET will allow you to reproduce a range of classic illuminated letters, and even show you how to design new ones.

Author Patricia Seligman and calligrapher Timothy Noad first offer an over view of
the history and creation of illuminated manuscripts, and an introduction to the techniques and materials used by today's calligraphers.

They then present step-by step instructions for recreating twelve illuminated alphabets, including Celtic, Saxon, Gothic, Romanesque, and Modern Revival. Included are  diagrams for upper and lower-case letters, ideas for borders and decorations, instructions for gilding, and a gallery of historical and modern examples to inspire your work.

Combining the best of traditional works and new masterpieces, THE ILLUMINATED ALPHABET is an indispensable guide to the art of illumination.