Author: Thomas W. Gwilt Mapleson
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Heraldry
Languages : en
Pages : 96
Book Description
A Hand Book of Heraldry. [With illuminated illustrations.]
Author: Thomas W. Gwilt Mapleson
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Heraldry
Languages : en
Pages : 96
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Heraldry
Languages : en
Pages : 96
Book Description
Understanding Illuminated Manuscripts
Author: Michelle Brown
Publisher: Getty Publications
ISBN: 1606066110
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
What is a historiated initial? What are canon tables? What is a drollery? This revised edition of Understanding Illuminated Manuscripts: A Guide to Technical Terms offers definitions of the key elements of illuminated manuscripts, demystifying the techniques, processes, materials, nomenclature, and styles used in the making of these precious books. Updated to reflect current research and technologies, this beautifully illustrated guide includes images of important manuscript illuminations from the collection of the J. Paul Getty Museum and beyond. Concise, readable explanations of the technical terms most frequently encountered in manuscript studies make this portable volume an essential resource for students, scholars, and readers who wish a deeper understanding and enjoyment of illuminated manuscripts and medieval book production.
Publisher: Getty Publications
ISBN: 1606066110
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
What is a historiated initial? What are canon tables? What is a drollery? This revised edition of Understanding Illuminated Manuscripts: A Guide to Technical Terms offers definitions of the key elements of illuminated manuscripts, demystifying the techniques, processes, materials, nomenclature, and styles used in the making of these precious books. Updated to reflect current research and technologies, this beautifully illustrated guide includes images of important manuscript illuminations from the collection of the J. Paul Getty Museum and beyond. Concise, readable explanations of the technical terms most frequently encountered in manuscript studies make this portable volume an essential resource for students, scholars, and readers who wish a deeper understanding and enjoyment of illuminated manuscripts and medieval book production.
A Practical Manual of Heraldry and of Heraldic Illumination
Author: Francis Joseph Baigent
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Heraldry
Languages : en
Pages : 158
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Heraldry
Languages : en
Pages : 158
Book Description
The Oxford Guide to Heraldry
Author: Thomas Woodcock
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 9780192802262
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 233
Book Description
Written by Officers of Arms with full access to the College of Arms Library, this guide to heraldry covers the origins of heraldry, the composition of arms and their visual appearance, and the use of arms as decorations
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 9780192802262
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 233
Book Description
Written by Officers of Arms with full access to the College of Arms Library, this guide to heraldry covers the origins of heraldry, the composition of arms and their visual appearance, and the use of arms as decorations
A Practical Manual of Heraldry and Heraldic Illumination; with a glossary of the principal terms used in heraldry
Author: Francis Joseph BAIGENT (and RUSSELL (Charles James))
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 162
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 162
Book Description
A practical manual of heraldry and heraldic illumination, by F.J. Baigent and C.J. Russell
Author: Francis Joseph Baigent
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 152
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 152
Book Description
The British Library Companion to Calligraphy, Illumination & Heraldry
Author: Patricia Lovett
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 328
Book Description
Calligraphy and illumination, together with heraldry, comprise the three traditional skills of mediaeval book arts. In this wide-ranging guide they have been brought up-to-date by scribe and illuminator Patricia Lovett. Each section looks back at the historical roots of the subject before considering modern approaches. Manuscripts from The British Library and other sources support the text, which is designed to enable the reader to use this book both as a working guide and a fundamental source of reference. Sections include the range and selection of tools and materials for calligraphy, illumination and heraldry and how to letter. There are practical projects ranging from the simplest through to the more technically advanced, and a detailed reference section explains about the tools and materials including types and selection of papers; selection and care of brushes; colour theory and mixing; and choosing, preparing and stretching vellum.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 328
Book Description
Calligraphy and illumination, together with heraldry, comprise the three traditional skills of mediaeval book arts. In this wide-ranging guide they have been brought up-to-date by scribe and illuminator Patricia Lovett. Each section looks back at the historical roots of the subject before considering modern approaches. Manuscripts from The British Library and other sources support the text, which is designed to enable the reader to use this book both as a working guide and a fundamental source of reference. Sections include the range and selection of tools and materials for calligraphy, illumination and heraldry and how to letter. There are practical projects ranging from the simplest through to the more technically advanced, and a detailed reference section explains about the tools and materials including types and selection of papers; selection and care of brushes; colour theory and mixing; and choosing, preparing and stretching vellum.
Illuminated Heraldic Illustrations
Author: Sir Bernard Burke
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Devices (Heraldry)
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Devices (Heraldry)
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
Illuminated Supplement to the Heraldic Illustrations
Author: Bernard Burke
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Heraldry
Languages : en
Pages : 106
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Heraldry
Languages : en
Pages : 106
Book Description
A Practical Manual of Heraldry and of Heraldic Illumination
Author: Francis Joseph Baigent
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781375410694
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 106
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781375410694
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 106
Book Description