Illumination for Calligraphers

by Marie Lynskey (Author)

• Used

  Hardcover
  1990

  $3.25

  A sequel to the author's book 'Creative Calligraphy', which takes the reader into more advanced forms of calligraphy, showing how to achieve good results in a wide range of illumination techniques. It deals with decorative borders, filigree pen-work, diaper, gilding, miniatures, celtic designs, and decorative maps. It also shows how to plan a large decorative broadsheet and looks at an interesting range of alternatives to the conventional layouts.