Medieval Alphabets and Decorative Devices

Medieval Alphabets and Decorative Devices
Author: Henry Shaw
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Total Pages: 50
Release: 1999-01-01
Genre: Design
ISBN: 0486404668

30 authentic alphabets and over 150 individual letters and decorative devices -- taken from Westminster Abbey monuments, 15th-century French prayer books, and other sources -- incorporate vines, flowers, leaves, faces, and more.

The Complete Calligrapher

The Complete Calligrapher
Author: Frederick Wong
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Total Pages: 186
Release: 1999-01-01
Genre: Art
ISBN: 9780486407111

Noted expert presents calligraphy as a rich, complex discipline combining lettering and design. Analysis of wide variety of lettering styles, setting up a studio, more. 160 black-and-white illustrations. 8 color plates.

The Hand Book of Medieval Alphabets and Devices

The Hand Book of Medieval Alphabets and Devices
Author: Henry Shaw
Publisher: Sagwan Press
Total Pages: 54
Release: 2018-02-08
Genre: Art
ISBN: 9781377134369

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

The Book of Ornamental Alphabets, Ancient and Medieval, from the Eighth Century

The Book of Ornamental Alphabets, Ancient and Medieval, from the Eighth Century
Author: F. Delamotte
Publisher: DigiCat
Total Pages: 37
Release: 2022-07-20
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

For calligraphers, artists and historians alike, this book is a joy and a wonderful reference source. Delamotte has collected together the scripts of alphabets from the eighth century right up to the 17th century. Not only are there letters, but also numerals, crosses and other references.

Celtic and Medieval Alphabets

Celtic and Medieval Alphabets
Author: Dan X. Solo
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Total Pages: 114
Release: 1998-01-01
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 9780486400334

Inspired by the calligraphy of the Middle Ages, this treasury of unusual fonts features Gothic typefaces such as Lowenbrau, Kaiser, and Hansa along with the lighter styles of Leipzig, Tory, and Hamburg. 53 fonts.

In the Middle of the Middle Ages

In the Middle of the Middle Ages
Author: Mary Wheeler
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Total Pages: 215
Release: 2006-11-30
Genre: Education
ISBN: 0313090599

Students revisit Europe during the Middle Ages through guided practice activities, poems, songs, and an educational play packaged into a unique teacher resource book. This title integrates creative arts, innovative activities, and original music. Content is selected to coordinate with national standards in art, history and language arts. Two other important components of the book are a musical play and a pantomime. While entertaining students, it develops varied educational concepts and expands critical thinking skills. Students may: Stage the musical for an audience; act it out in class; or read it silently. All lyrics can be used as songs or read as poetry. Everything is reproducible. Grade 4-8.

The Hand Book of Mediaeval Alphabets and Devices

The Hand Book of Mediaeval Alphabets and Devices
Author: Shaw Henry
Publisher: Legare Street Press
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2022-10-27
Genre:
ISBN: 9781016057004

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