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The art of the scribe : practical projects inspired by the calligraphy and illuminations of mediaeval manuscripts /

"Folios from some of the most celebrated and exquisite medieval and Renaissance manuscripts in the collections of the British Library and other international institutions provide the inspiration for twenty-one practical art and calligraphy projects. Seven classic scripts are explored in turn by...

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Main Author:	Lovett, Patricia (Author)
Other Authors:	Panayotova, Stella (writer of foreword.)
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	Toronto [Ontario]; Buffalo [New York] : University of Toronto Press, 2025.
Subjects:	Calligraphy > Technique. Illumination of books and manuscripts > Technique. Calligraphy, Medieval. Illumination of books and manuscripts, Medieval. Manuscripts, Medieval. Calligraphie > Technique. Enluminure > Technique. Enluminure médiévale.

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