Celtic Design: Illuminated Letters
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| Rating | : | 4.37 (626 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0500276854 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 160 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-03-29 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
In this authoritative reference manual, the sources and symbolism of their ornament are made accessible. From the Back Cover The Celtic scribes of the sixth to ninth centuries, whose intelligence and artistry we admire today in their sacred manuscripts, worked from instructions and master-copies, handed down from generation to generation. . From elucidation of the pages of the Cathach of St. Columba to the Celtic animal alphabet, this unique blend of history, anecdote and practical instruction recreates the schooling of the Celtic illuminator
From the Celtic Design series: a reference manual on Celtic illuminated letters, blending history and anecdote with practical instruction. The step-by-step instructions provide an invaluable resource for artists, designers, and craftspeople—a unique blend of history, anecdote, and practical instruction that recreates the schooling of the Celtic illuminator. Fully illustrated with examples throughout
Five Stars This bookl is a wonderful reference on scripts and fonts. Janice Woodland said Celtic Design Illuminated Letters. I first bought Aiden Meehan's book "Celtic Knots Mastering the Traditional Patterns", which is a seminal work for anyone interested in this subject, and was very excited to find his book on illuminated letters. Initially, I was disappointed to find that all of the illustrations were in black and white. However, the author anticipated me. In his introduction, . "One of the Best Books in the Celtic Design Series" according to Treborian Reld. I purchased my first book in this series by Aiden Meehan hoping for a bit of inspiration for my own work as an artist. Since purchasing that first book I have sought out more and now have seven and have found all unique and fascinating as well as inspiring. Thank you Mr. Meehan! I was surprised to find a review on Mr. Meehan's "Illuminated Letters" that held
. has been researching and practicing Celtic knot design since discovering the triple-grid method of Celtic knot design in 1974. He is the author of the eight-volumeseries and many other books on the subject