Masterpieces of Illuminated Letters and Borders (Dover by W. R. Tymms,M. D. Wyatt

By W. R. Tymms,M. D. Wyatt

More than 350 ornamental designs during this notable assortment, together with 256 letters, reveal the glories of extant medieval manuscripts. enormously infrequent letters and borders that after improved medieval bibles and different infrequent manuscripts are ornamented with beautiful florals, gem-like geometrics, curvilinear motifs interwoven with spiritual figures, and excellent embellishments.
Comprising a pragmatic archive of usable lettering for artists and craftworkers alike, this amazing assortment additionally presents medievalists with a superb glimpse of the traditional paintings of manuscript illumination.

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