In
the Middle Ages as well as in Renaissance times the hand-made
books were adorned with magnificent calligraphies and
elaborate paintings in the style of their times.
This
book art is the subject of our seminar. In practical exercises
you will learn different writing styles such as humanist
minuscules or the adorning of writings with illuminations.
The seminar also deals with the gbestiaryh, a style
created in the 13th century in which fantastic animals,
mythical creatures and plants entwine around the handwritten
scriptures and illustrate in mys terious manner mediaeval
imagery.
Finally,
inspired by his toric artwork as well as a visits to the
museum of Volterra you will create your own illustrations.