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CalligraphyCalligraphy (from Ancient Greek: κάλλος kallos "beauty" + γραφή graphẽ "writing")

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So what is calligraphy

• it is a type of visual art related to writing. It is the design and execution of lettering.

• Modern calligraphy ranges from functional hand-lettered inscriptions and designs to fine-art pieces where the abstract expression of the handwritten mark may or may not compromise the legibility of the letters.

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Roman Rustic Capitals

Gothic

And so many more….

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The word ‘alphabet’ refers to a series of symbols (letters) each of which represents one or more sounds, including vowels as well as consonants.Because each letter of an alphabet stand for a sound, different letters can be combined in order to represent the sound of every single word in our language. We use the sounds (and the written words which represent the sounds) to mean different real objects, actions and locations.The word ‘alphabet’ comes from the Greek ‘alpha, beta’ which are the names of the first two letters in the Greek alphabet:

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• What we are going to do is learn about how to make letters in this way, and then create a illuminated manuscript.

So what is a Illuminated manuscript? An illuminated manuscript is a manuscript in which the text is supplemented by the addition of decoration, such as decorated initials, borders.

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The earliest ones ever found were from AD 400 to 600

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A close-up of the illuminated letter P in the 1407 AD Latin Bible

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The Book of Kells 800 AD

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Modern examples of illuminated manuscripts were used all over the game assassins creed

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First we are going to practice the art of making this unique style of lettering.

• We will look at examples of calligraphy and practice the letters.

• In your sketch books I want to see practice of the letters as well as practice of your name.

Oh I get it now

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Extravagant borders

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Today 10/11/2013

If you need more time on your box finish it.

Practice calligraphy letters. Try your full name!Try making a extravagant letter.

Experiment with a extravagant border.

THE NEXT PROJECT:Must have a 1. A border 2. At least 1 big letter with Embellishments and picture. 3. Color.Think about this while you practice calligraphy today.

Happy 3 day weekend

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