The Art of the Scribe
Practical Projects Inspired by the Calligraphy and Illuminations of Medieval Manuscripts
$87.66
- Hardcover
240 pages
- Release Date
30 June 2025
Summary
Pages from some of the most celebrated and exquisite medieval manuscripts in the British Library provide the inspiration for twenty-one practical art and calligraphy projects. Seven classic scripts are explored in turn by expert Patricia Lovett. She explains their characteristics, origins and development and creates exemplar diagrams to show basic letter shapes and the quill strokes required to produce them. Each chapter ends with three complementary projects based on aspects of the manuscrip…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780712354844 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0712354840 |
| Author: | Patricia Lovett |
| Publisher: | British Library Publishing |
| Imprint: | British Library Publishing |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 240 |
| Release Date: | 30 June 2025 |
| Weight: | 1.39kg |
| Dimensions: | 46mm x 213mm x 271mm |
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Patricia Lovett
Patricia Lovett is a professional calligrapher and illuminator who teaches and lectures all over the world. She was awarded an MBE for services to calligraphy and heritage crafts and is Chair of the Heritage and Crafts Association. She has published extensively on calligraphy, including The Art & History of Calligraphy for the British Library.
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