Guide pratique des lettres enluminées

Synopsis of Guide pratique des lettres enluminées

The 'Guide pratique des lettres enluminées' explores the history of this elegant art form and provides, alongside all the necessary explanations regarding materials and techniques, a range of alphabets that can be adapted to various contexts. The twelve illustrated projects in this book guide you through the various stages of creating each letter, from outlining to gilding, while offering a general overview of the complete alphabet style and all possible calligraphic forms. At the end of each chapter, you will find a complementary alphabet proposing styles compatible with the project for further development. The 'gallery' double pages and their panorama of styles, both traditional and modern, complete this work that will guide and inspire both beginners and experienced illustrators.