The Art and History of Calligraphy
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| Rating | : | 4.65 (744 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0712356681 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 224 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-10-11 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Large-scale full-color reproductions enable the reader to see the fine detail of each manuscript, and to understand more clearly than ever before the painstaking craft and great artistic skill that were necessary to create these strikingly beautiful pieces of writing.. A renowned expert on the history of the form as well as a fine calligrapher herself, she writes—uniquely—from a practitioner’s point of view. Ranging from the Middle Ages, when beautiful calligraphy was a way of celebrating the divine, to the renaissance of the art form by William Morris, to the modern scho
About the AuthorPatricia Lovett is a professional calligrapher and illuminator whose previous books include Calligraphy and Illumination: A History and Practical Guide. She was awarded the MBE for services to heritage crafts and calligraphy.
Patricia Lovett is a professional calligrapher and illuminator whose previous books include Calligraphy and Illumination: A History and Practical Guide. She was awarded the MBE for services to heritage crafts and calligraphy.