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The Art and History of Calligraphy

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This book took awhile to arrive, I ordered it for my mothers birthday which came and went, it finally arrived and I have to say is definatly worth the wait, the book is amazing, so much history, pictures ect ect, My mother loved it

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This stunningly illustrated new book focuses on 77 intricate, expressive and individual examples of calligraphy from the unparalleled collection of the British Library. The author, a renowned expert on the history of the form as well as a fine calligrapher herself, 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 school of calligraphers following in the wake of master typographer Edward Johnston, Patricia Lovett charts the development of calligraphy through the history of European manuscripts. Large-scale full-colour 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.

Author Biography

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.
Release date NZ
April 27th, 2017
Audience
  • General (US: Trade)
Country of Publication
United Kingdom
Illustrations
150 colour illustrations
Imprint
The British Library Publishing Division
Pages
224
Publisher
British Library Publishing
Dimensions
230x286x25
ISBN-13
9780712356688
Product ID
26571592

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