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LoC No.: 12015439
Title: One Thousand and One Initial Letters
Alternate Title: 1001 illuminated initial letters
Note: Reading ease score: 11.6 (College graduate level). Very difficult to read.
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Produced by Chris Curnow, Joseph Cooper and the Online
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Summary: "One Thousand and One Initial Letters" by Owen Jones is an artistic publication created in the mid-19th century. This book showcases a collection of beautifully designed and illuminated initial letters, reflecting the Victorian era's interest in ornamental design and typography. As an example of decorative art, it likely serves as a source of inspiration for artists, designers, and anyone interested in the aesthetic principles of letterforms. The content of the book features a series of illustrated letters from A to Z, each accompanied by unique artwork that highlights the creativity and craftsmanship involved in their design. These illustrations serve not only as an artistic exploration of initial letters but also provide insight into typography and the importance of visual communication in written language. Through its intricate designs, the book invites readers to appreciate the beauty of letters and their potential to enhance the written word. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Jones, Owen, 1809-1874
EBook No.: 22427
Published: Aug 29, 2007
Downloads: 116
Language: English
Subject: Alphabets
Subject: Illumination of books and manuscripts
Subject: Initials
Subject: Decoration and ornament -- Victorian style
LoCC: Fine Arts: Decorative and Applied Arts, Decoration and Ornament
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 12015439
Title: One Thousand and One Initial Letters
Alternate Title: 1001 illuminated initial letters
Note: Reading ease score: 11.6 (College graduate level). Very difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Chris Curnow, Joseph Cooper and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "One Thousand and One Initial Letters" by Owen Jones is an artistic publication created in the mid-19th century. This book showcases a collection of beautifully designed and illuminated initial letters, reflecting the Victorian era's interest in ornamental design and typography. As an example of decorative art, it likely serves as a source of inspiration for artists, designers, and anyone interested in the aesthetic principles of letterforms. The content of the book features a series of illustrated letters from A to Z, each accompanied by unique artwork that highlights the creativity and craftsmanship involved in their design. These illustrations serve not only as an artistic exploration of initial letters but also provide insight into typography and the importance of visual communication in written language. Through its intricate designs, the book invites readers to appreciate the beauty of letters and their potential to enhance the written word. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Jones, Owen, 1809-1874
EBook No.: 22427
Published: Aug 29, 2007
Downloads: 116
Language: English
Subject: Alphabets
Subject: Illumination of books and manuscripts
Subject: Initials
Subject: Decoration and ornament -- Victorian style
LoCC: Fine Arts: Decorative and Applied Arts, Decoration and Ornament
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.