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Celtic Design & Ornament for Calligra Aidan Meehan

Celtic Design & Ornament for Calligra By Aidan Meehan

Celtic Design & Ornament for Calligra by Aidan Meehan


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Summary

A guide to constructing Celtic design properly, which refers to the Book of Kells, the book of Durrow, and other manuscripts of the 7th and 9th centuries. The geometric patterns are described, and methodologies explained, and step-by-step instruction is provided for recreating authentic Celtic design.

Celtic Design & Ornament for Calligra Summary

Celtic Design & Ornament for Calligra by Aidan Meehan

A study of Celtic design and ornament for calligraphers. It is divided into two parts. Firstly, it explains how the pages of the Book of Kells, the Book of Durrow and the other great Gospel manuscripts of the 7th to 9th centuries were set out by the ancient scribes. The author has recreated the precise geometric methods they used, explaining how these strategies can be applied. Secondly, it shows how to draw step patterns, key patterns, interlaces and spirals to fit into the shapes created in the manuscripts. By following the step-by-step demonstrations and diagrams, readers should be able to make their own designs.

Table of Contents

Part 1 Celtic design: design elements; squares; rectangles; examples. Part 2 Page layout: the method for constructing a layout; demonstrations; examples; keys to the design pages. Page 3 Celtic ornament. Part 4 The finished work: a systematic classification of rectangles.

Additional information

GOR000930430
9780500280942
0500280940
Celtic Design & Ornament for Calligra by Aidan Meehan
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Thames & Hudson Ltd
19990412
96
N/A
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This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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