Medieval Calligraphy: Its History and Technique (Lettering, Calligraphy,… (original 1980; edition 1989)

by Marc Drogin

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Title:	Medieval Calligraphy: Its History and Technique (Lettering, Calligraphy, Typography)
Authors:	Marc Drogin
Info:	Dover Publications (1989), Edition: Trade Paperback Edition, Paperback, 224 pages
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Medieval Calligraphy: Its History and Technique by Marc Drogin (1980)

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This is a lovely book. Well written, lovely worksheets. (

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mwyn | Jan 10, 2012 |

Drogin's book has everything in his other book,Calligraphy of the Middle Ages and How to Do It, plus more. This is the better buy. (

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sprowett | May 3, 2008 |

This book has been my bible in terms of medieval calligraphy. Not only does it give a great history of medieval calligraphy but it breaks down the hands beautifully. Very practical for anyone who wants to learn about and do medieval calligraphy. *Highly* recommended. (

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eyja | Apr 17, 2008 |

Recommended for callgraphers with an interest in mimicing medieval documents. (

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1980

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To Martha, with love
I owe my achievements to her enthusiasm and my concentration on things no later than medieval to her assurance that I am anything but a Renaissance man
... and to Eric, Anne, and Robert

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Calligraphy is the art of writing beautifully. It is the written letter, molded by one's concept of ultimate grace and perfect balance, a personal artistic expression as unique as the lines on the fingertips with which one holds the pen.

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Spirited history, comprehensive instruction manual covers 13 important writing styles (ca. 4th century thru 15th). Fascinating facts about Roman Rustic, Uncial, Carolingian Minuscule, Early Gothic, eight other styles; all examples beautifully photographed. Detailed directions for duplicating medieval techniques with modern tools. 232 illustrations.

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