Exploring the art of medieval and Renaissance calligraphy, The Art of the Scribe offers a hands-on guide with over twenty projects inspired by historical manuscripts, and includes stunning imagery and step-by-step instructions to re-capture this artform.
Exploring the art of medieval and Renaissance calligraphy, The Art of the Scribe offers a hands-on guide with over twenty projects inspired by historical manuscripts, and includes stunning imagery and step-by-step instructions to re-capture this artform.
Patricia Lovett is a professional scribe. She is Chair of the Calligraphy and Lettering Arts Society and also a Fellow.
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Foreword Introduction Part I: Historical Scripts & Practical Applications 1. Uncials Historical Application Practical Application Project 1: Centring the text Project 2: Using the script with simple sponged decoration Project 3: Freeing up the script 2. Caroline Minuscule Historical Application Practical Application Project 1: Highlighting a line for emphasis Project 2: Using a pen-made illustration Project 3: Making a zigzag (concertina) book 3. English Caroline Minuscule Historical Application Practical Application Project 1: Text written vertically Project 2: Making a single section book with a front flap Project 3: Adding painted decoration 4. Gothic Textura Historical Application Practical Application Project 1: Writing on a wash and using masking fluid Project 2: Illumination and text Project 3: Illumination and writing in a circle 5. Bâtarde Historical Application Practical Application Project 1: Writing the script in different sizes Project 2: In the style of Jean Bourdichon Project 3: Writing in a spiral 6. Humanistic Minuscule Historical Application Practical Application Project 1: Writing in a flutter book Project 2: In the style of Bartolommeo Sanvito Project 3: Writing with two colours in a little book 7. Italic Historical Application Practical Application Project 1: Using flourishes Project 2: Incorporating a floral decoration Project 3: Freeing up the script Part II: Materials, Tools & Techniques For all the projects you will need Materials: Ink Gouache and Watercolour Paint Egg Tempera Metallic Powders and Paints Metallic Leaf Parchment and Vellum Paper Adhesives Tools: Pens and Quills Brushes Burnishers Sloping Board Other Equipment Techniques: Analysing the Scripts Writing the Letters Book Binding Further Reading Index
Foreword Introduction Part I: Historical Scripts & Practical Applications 1. Uncials Historical Application Practical Application Project 1: Centring the text Project 2: Using the script with simple sponged decoration Project 3: Freeing up the script 2. Caroline Minuscule Historical Application Practical Application Project 1: Highlighting a line for emphasis Project 2: Using a pen-made illustration Project 3: Making a zigzag (concertina) book 3. English Caroline Minuscule Historical Application Practical Application Project 1: Text written vertically Project 2: Making a single section book with a front flap Project 3: Adding painted decoration 4. Gothic Textura Historical Application Practical Application Project 1: Writing on a wash and using masking fluid Project 2: Illumination and text Project 3: Illumination and writing in a circle 5. Bâtarde Historical Application Practical Application Project 1: Writing the script in different sizes Project 2: In the style of Jean Bourdichon Project 3: Writing in a spiral 6. Humanistic Minuscule Historical Application Practical Application Project 1: Writing in a flutter book Project 2: In the style of Bartolommeo Sanvito Project 3: Writing with two colours in a little book 7. Italic Historical Application Practical Application Project 1: Using flourishes Project 2: Incorporating a floral decoration Project 3: Freeing up the script Part II: Materials, Tools & Techniques For all the projects you will need Materials: Ink Gouache and Watercolour Paint Egg Tempera Metallic Powders and Paints Metallic Leaf Parchment and Vellum Paper Adhesives Tools: Pens and Quills Brushes Burnishers Sloping Board Other Equipment Techniques: Analysing the Scripts Writing the Letters Book Binding Further Reading Index
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