Author : Courtney Davis
Publisher : Cassell Illustrated
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 25,94 MB
Release : 1999-09-16
Category : Art
ISBN : 9780713728040
This magnificent collection of Celtic scripts contains hundreds of initials and alphabets demonstrating a sweeping range of cursive pen strokes and decorative letters. The art of using initial letters to summarize the content of a book receives expert attention, as do unusual techniques such as the triquetra, a three-pointed knot; the diaper; the pelta, an abstract Celtic motif built out of triangles; and repeating geometric patterns.
Author : Andrew Whitson
Publisher : Appletree Press (IE)
Page : 124 pages
File Size : 28,45 MB
Release : 1997
Category : Alphabets
ISBN : 9780862816643
Exploring the Celtic art of decorative lettering, this book reproduces the letters of the Celtic alphabet from original sources. Letters not used by the Celtic scribes have been drawn with meticulous care to correspond to Celtic models. In addition to the decorative capitals, letters are drawn in a modern Celtic style, both upper and lower case, making this a practical book for those who want to try out their own Celtic hand, as well as a beautiful gift book.
Author : Courtney Davis
Publisher : David & Charles
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 36,67 MB
Release : 2005-03-01
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9780715317518
A comprehensive design source book of all types of Celtic illuminated letters by leading exponent of Celtic art, Courtney Davis. The 101 illuminated letters reflect the history of Celtic design from the earliest examples to Courtney Davis's own celebrated modern interpretations. Many of the illuminated letters are from, or inspired by, the famous Celtic manuscripts such as the Lindisfarne Gospels and the Book of Kells. The 101 designs are all hand painted by Courtney Davis and printed in full colour. Each is accompanied by a black and white version of the same image on the adjacent page - perfect for scanning or photocopying for use on readers' personal art, design or craft project. The book contains two complete alphabets and the remaining letters are structured so that those most commonly used at the beginning of words are represented with many more examples than the least common letters. The introduction gives a brief history of the Celts and an explanation of the birth and development of their artistic style with particular relation to illuminated letter designs.
Author : Arthur Baker
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 54 pages
File Size : 23,63 MB
Release : 1983-04-01
Category : Art
ISBN : 9780486243368
A complete, stroke-by-stroke guide to producing Celtic calligraphy. Learn how to create each leter of the alphabet in the age-old Celtic manner. Crystal clear instructions also cover pens, inks, work surface, paper and lines, how to hold the pen and more. 38 full-page plates plus 8 illustrations.
Author : Aidan Meehan
Publisher : Celtic Design
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 28,96 MB
Release : 1992
Category : Art
ISBN : 9780500276853
From the Celtic Design series: a reference manual on Celtic illuminated letters, blending history and anecdote with practical instruction.
Author : Pittman, Rickey
Publisher : Pelican Publishing
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 26,62 MB
Release : 2008
Category : Alphabet
ISBN : 9781455611676
An illustrated A to Z children's book that celebrates the heritage and history of Scotland.
Author : Dan X. Solo
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 110 pages
File Size : 27,24 MB
Release : 1992-01-01
Category : Art
ISBN : 0486269639
Type fonts selected to add formal elegance, precision and grace to graphic projects that require a more reserved and thoughtful approach. Most of the fonts include both upper- and lowercase alphabets, numbers, punctuation marks and typographical ornaments.
Author : Carol Belanger Grafton
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 127 pages
File Size : 22,64 MB
Release : 1981-01-01
Category : Design
ISBN : 048624105X
This exquisite collection of usable, unusual, royalty-free lettering includes 1,685 bizarre and ornamental letters, including 50 full alphabets in a variety of motifs, including 11th centuy Anglo-Celtic, military, silhouettes, mathematics, and many more.
Author : Paul Rhys Mountfort
Publisher : Inner Traditions / Bear & Co
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 26,15 MB
Release : 2002-08
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9780892819195
This comprehensive and practical guide to the ancient oracle is based on the alphabet of the Druids. It provides an historical background and bibliographic references to the Druidic mythology ruling this 1,500-year-old oracle.
Author : Matthew Leigh Embleton
Publisher :
Page : 98 pages
File Size : 18,96 MB
Release : 2021-02-28
Category :
ISBN :
Runes are a fascinating example of the ingenuity of language, communication, and symbolic meaning. They show us human nature's attempt to use them as tools of expression, a divinatory means to understand the forces that exist all around us that shape our lives, and our attempts to influence these forces by signifying our intentions to the divine and the universe. Unfortunately like all writing systems and symbols at some time or another in history, they have been misused by a minority in a way that goes against their original meaning and creates misunderstanding in public consciousness about what these symbols really mean, who uses them, and why. It is the aim of this book to provide the bigger picture about where these symbols have come from, how they have developed, how they have been used, and how their use has evolved over two thousand years.
