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Mediaeval Calligraphy: Its History and Technique (Paperback)

by Marc Drogin (Author)

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Paperback: 224 pages
Publisher: Dover Publications Inc.; New edition edition (28 Mar 2003)
Language English
ISBN-10: 0486261425
ISBN-13: 978-0486261423
Product Dimensions: 28.2 x 21.3 x 1.5 cm

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5.0 out of 5 stars Marc Drogin's History of Medieval Calligraphy, 30 Oct 2002

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This is an excellent book--both for reference and for writing medieval scripts with authenticity.

Its most outstanding feature, however, is its chronological presentation of the evolution of the various scripts...explained in the context of what was happening in the western world at the time, and in the convents and monasteries in particular.

The book is rich with plates showing the great diversity within the various scripts--with examples both from the great handwritten manuscript libraries of the world and from the author's own private collection.

The book is pure pleasure for a medieval calligraphy enthusiast!

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5.0 out of 5 stars The BEST resource for modern medieval calligraphers, 24 Dec 1997

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My hobby is the Middle Ages. I coordinate a scriptorium, teaching people in my local area how to do medieval style calligraphy and illumination. If a student can only afford one calligraphy book, I recommend this one! It is the best book available for those who want to work in the style of the middle ages and rennaisance. It includes a basic primer for the beginning calligrapher. More advanced artists will use the examples of the hands as a constant resource.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent resource for art historians and calligraphers, 9 April 1997

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In his usual clear, comprehensive, and comprehensible style, Marc Drogin details the evolution of calligraphy from its origins to its near demise at the advent of the printing press. Not only does he provide extensive illustrations of all the hands he discusses, he also explains how and why each hand developed and eventually superseded the preceding hands, amplifying his calligraphic information with much social, political, and historical background. Along the way he presents the history of books and book production, including detailed descriptions of scriptoria and humorous tidbits of trivia, like the dreadful curse which was directed at would be book thieves. While medieval calligraphy may, upon the surface, appear to be a very dry subject, Marc Drogin's colorful and interesting style infuses it with life, making this book a valuable resource for medievalists, art historians, and calligraphers alike.--Shirley Sponholtz

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