History and Examples

Illuminated Manuscripts An illuminated manuscript is a manuscript in

which the text is supplemented by the addition of decoration (in the letters, borders, or miniature illustrations).

Earliest surviving illuminated manuscripts are from the gothic period (400-600 ce) primarily in Ireland, Constantinople, and Italy.

The majority of surviving manuscripts are from the Middle Ages.

The majority of Illuminated Manuscripts are religious in nature (often created by Monks).

The Process is long and expensive so only the wealthy could afford them.

http://www.newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/Illuminated_manuscript

Important Terms to Remember a = ascender height c = height of capital letter x = height of the body of the letter b = baseline d = descender finishes Nib = writing end of the quill Quill = the head of a calligraphy pen Staff = the handle of a calligraphy pen Ladder = determines letter height

Modern Examples

Following Examples from Flicker and

The Encyclopedia of Calligraphy Techniques

Cícero

Palabras de Galeano

João Henrique

Francisco

Distancias II

Distancias

Del amor

Dover Beach

Eduardo Almeida's

oishísimo

20 Gemstones

Veranito

Mein Garten (detail)

Your Calligraphy Project

A quote that means something to you (you will have to defend this in written form).

Imagery and designs that enhance the quote (can not take away from the quote).

Calligraphy style of your choice done accurately.

Craftsmanship