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Title: Writing & Illuminating, & Lettering

Alternate Title: Writing and Illuminating, and Lettering

Note: Additional illustrations by the author.

Note: Reading ease score: 70.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

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Summary: "Writing & Illuminating, & Lettering" by Edward Johnston is a technical handbook written in the early 20th century. This publication serves as a guide for those interested in mastering the arts of calligraphy, illumination, and letter forms, emphasizing the intertwined relationship between craftsmanship and design. The book is designed to educate readers in practical techniques for achieving beautiful and legible writing while also providing historical context for various lettering styles. At the start of the handbook, the author sets the stage for the exploration of writing, illuminating, and lettering, claiming that these practices hold significant artistic and educational value. Johnston describes the importance of using the right instruments and mastering formal writing techniques, underscoring how historical practices can inform modern craftsmanship. He highlights the educational benefits of studying and practicing these art forms, encouraging readers to appreciate the beauty in well-constructed letters and the potential for artistic expression in written communication. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Johnston, Edward, 1872-1944

Contributor: Gill, A. E. R.

Illustrator: Rooke, Noel, 1881-

EBook No.: 47089

Published: Oct 10, 2014

Downloads: 763

Language: English

Subject: Lettering

Subject: Illumination of books and manuscripts

LoCC: Fine Arts: Decorative and Applied Arts, Decoration and Ornament

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Writing & Illuminating, & Lettering

Alternate Title: Writing and Illuminating, and Lettering

Note: Additional illustrations by the author.

Note: Reading ease score: 70.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Chris Curnow and RichardW and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive)

Summary: "Writing & Illuminating, & Lettering" by Edward Johnston is a technical handbook written in the early 20th century. This publication serves as a guide for those interested in mastering the arts of calligraphy, illumination, and letter forms, emphasizing the intertwined relationship between craftsmanship and design. The book is designed to educate readers in practical techniques for achieving beautiful and legible writing while also providing historical context for various lettering styles. At the start of the handbook, the author sets the stage for the exploration of writing, illuminating, and lettering, claiming that these practices hold significant artistic and educational value. Johnston describes the importance of using the right instruments and mastering formal writing techniques, underscoring how historical practices can inform modern craftsmanship. He highlights the educational benefits of studying and practicing these art forms, encouraging readers to appreciate the beauty in well-constructed letters and the potential for artistic expression in written communication. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Johnston, Edward, 1872-1944

Contributor: Gill, A. E. R.

Illustrator: Rooke, Noel, 1881-

EBook No.: 47089

Published: Oct 10, 2014

Downloads: 763

Language: English

Subject: Lettering

Subject: Illumination of books and manuscripts

LoCC: Fine Arts: Decorative and Applied Arts, Decoration and Ornament

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.