Drogin, Marc
Mediaeval Calligraphy: Its History and Technique
- ISBN 13:
- 9780486261423
- author:
- Drogin, Marc
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Dover Publications Inc.
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2003
- Pages:
- 224
- Dimensions:
- 21.34 x 1.27 x 28.45 centimetres
- Genre:
- Lettering & calligraphy
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Master medieval calligraphy with this comprehensive guide, covering thirteen significant scripts from the fourth to fifteenth centuries. Marc Drogin, a professional calligrapher and illuminator, presents a detailed historical account of the evolution of these writing styles, including Roman Rustic, Uncial, Carolingian Minuscule, and Gothic Littera Bastarda.
Alongside the historical background, the book provides clearly described, photographed, and reproduced examples of each script, along with explicit directions for writing them. Thorough instructions and detailed photographs explain pen angles and stroke sequences for each letter and capital, allowing you to duplicate medieval techniques with modern writing tools.
By studying and practicing the techniques described, you'll be able to master some of history's most interesting and influential scripts. This book is a valuable resource for calligraphers and anyone interested in the history and technique of medieval calligraphy.
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