Writing & Illuminating, & Lettering by Edward Johnston
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"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.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Johnston, Edward, 1872-1944 |
|---|---|
| Contributor | Gill, A. E. R. |
| Illustrator | Rooke, Noel, 1881- |
| Title | Writing & Illuminating, & Lettering |
| Alternate Title | Writing and Illuminating, and Lettering |
| Note | Additional illustrations by the author. |
| Credits |
Produced by Chris Curnow and RichardW and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 70.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | NK: Fine Arts: Decorative and Applied Arts, Decoration and Ornament |
| Subject | Lettering |
| Subject | Illumination of books and manuscripts |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 47089 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-47089-4 |
| Release Date | Oct 10, 2014 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 2109 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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