The Symphony of Scripts
Pasquale De Marco
Publisher: Publishdrive
Summary
Gothic script is a beautiful and fascinating writing system that was used throughout Europe for over 500 years. This book is an introduction to Gothic script that is designed for people who are interested in learning more about this fascinating subject. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the history of Gothic script, the different types of Gothic script, the use of Gothic script in various contexts, and the challenges of studying Gothic script. The book is also beautifully illustrated with over 600 drawings of letter-forms and 160 photographs of parts of manuscripts reproduced to actual-size. This book is a valuable resource for anyone who is interested in learning more about Gothic script. It is also a beautiful book that is sure to be enjoyed by anyone who appreciates fine art. **Here are some of the things you will learn in this book:** * The history of Gothic script, from its origins in the 12th century to its decline in the 16th century. * The different types of Gothic script, including textura, rotunda, and cursive. * The use of Gothic script in various contexts, including religious texts, secular texts, legal documents, and personal letters. * The challenges of studying Gothic script, including the difficulty of reading the script and the scarcity of surviving manuscripts. * The efforts to preserve Gothic script, including the work of scholars and institutions to digitize and catalog Gothic manuscripts. This book is a comprehensive and accessible introduction to Gothic script. It is a valuable resource for anyone who is interested in learning more about this fascinating writing system. If you like this book, write a review!
Available since: 06/02/2025.
Print length: 166 pages.
