THE BRITISH LIBRARY COMPANION TO CALLIGRAPHY, ILLUMINATION AND HERALDRY. A history and practical guide.

LOVETT, Patricia.

ISBN 10: 0712346805 / ISBN 13: 9780712346801

Verlag: London: British Library, 2000

Beschreibung

4to, (266mm.), 320p. 175 colour illustrations. A fine copy in original dark blue cloth, dustjacket. Chapters on the range and selection of tools and materials for calligraphy, illumination and heraldry and how to letter are discussed at some length. Practical projects ranging from the simplest through to the more technically advanced, and a detailed reference section discussing tools and materials including types and selection of papers; selection and care of brushes; colour theory and mixing, and choosing, preparing and stretching vellum. There are also a number of chapters written by specialists: Hermann Zapf on Type Design, Michelle P.Brown on Manuscript Illumination, Rosemary Sassoon on Calligraphy and Handwriting, and Herbert Chesshyre on the role of the modern herald. HEAVY BOOK please note that this title weighs more than the 1 kg packed average on which postage charges are based and we may have to request additonal postage if the difference is too great to absorb. Overseas customers are advised to email us through the 'Ask the bookseller a question' option for delivery options and charges.

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Bibliografische Details

• Titel: THE BRITISH LIBRARY COMPANION TO CALLIGRAPHY, ILLUMINATION AND HERALDRY. A history and practical guide.
• Verlag: London: British Library
• Erscheinungsjahr: 2000
• ISBN-10: 0712346805
• ISBN-13: 9780712346801
• Einband: Hardcover
• Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Schutzumschlag

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Inhaltsangabe

Calligraphy and illumination, together with heraldry, comprise the three traditional skills of mediaeval book arts. In this wide-ranging guide they have been brought up-to-date by scribe and illuminator Patricia Lovett. Each section looks back at the historical roots of the subject before considering modern approaches. Manuscripts from The British Library and other sources support the text, which is designed to enable the reader to use this book both as a working guide and a fundamental source of reference. Sections include the range and selection of tools and materials for calligraphy, illumination and heraldry and how to letter. There are practical projects ranging from the simplest through to the more technically advanced, and a detailed reference section explains about the tools and materials including types and selection of papers; selection and care of brushes; colour theory and mixing; and choosing, preparing and stretching vellum. The study includes chapters by specialists in their fields: Hermann Zapf writes about type design; Dr Michelle P. Brown considers manuscript illumination; Dr Rosemary Sassoon discusses calligraphy and handwriting; and Hubert Chesshyre writes on being a modern herald today.