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An Introduction to Calligraphy, Heraldry and Illumination
From: The British Library
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Patricia Lovett |
EDITOR'S INTRODUCTION |
Far from dying with the medieval era, the crafts of illumination, heraldry and calligraphy continue to have a vibrant role in contemporary design. In the following interview from her studio, Patricia Lovett, one of the foremost scribes working in Britain today, explains how these three arts may be analysed and understood in historical manuscripts. Further, she gives a lively overview of how these skills continue to appear in contemporary art and design, from shields and crests to logos and poetry transcriptions. |
Patricia Lovett discusses the importance of medieval manuscripts.
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On the art of calligraphy:
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Patricia Lovett discusses the meaning and significance of heraldry.
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On the art of illumination:
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