{"product_id":"the-illuminated-alphabet","title":"The Illuminated Alphabet","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSecond-Hand (Hardcover)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eExcellent condition\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eILLUMINATION - the creation of elaborate, decorated letters - is a traditional art that is attracting new enthusiasts.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInspired 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAuthor Patricia Seligman and calligrapher Timothy Noad first offer an over view of\u003cbr\u003ethe history and creation of illuminated manuscripts, and an introduction to the techniques and materials used by today's calligraphers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCombining the best of traditional works and new masterpieces, THE ILLUMINATED ALPHABET is an indispensable guide to the art of illumination.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Patricia Noad, Timothy Noad","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42974482956457,"sku":"","price":14.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0424\/9518\/0962\/products\/ill_2109147b-9281-46cb-b190-eb5e08614adc.jpg?v=1678932250","url":"https:\/\/roseyravelstonbooks.com.au\/products\/the-illuminated-alphabet","provider":"RoseyRavelston Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}