1.
Calligraphy with Tuscan colours
Inspired by the Tuscan landscape and the atmosphere of
Villa Palagione this course will introduce you to the
Humanist Cursive Script, a scripture from Renaissance
times. Using this as well as the colours from the surrounding
landscapes, e.g. the so-called "Terra di Siena"
we will create scripts which will reflect the spirit of
Italian Renaissance. The course will be completed by a
visit to the museum of Volterra as well as a one-day excursion.
2.
Renaissance Writing Art
In Renaissance times Italy was in the vanguard of all
possible arts, including illumination and calligraphy.
During this era handmade books were adorned with magnificent
calligraphies and elaborate paintings. This course, with
the help of practical exercises will introduce you to
the Humanist Cursive Script, being the earliest scripture
of Renaissance, as well as the adornment of texts through
illumination techniques. Inspired by historical patterns,
a visit to the museum of Volterra and a one-day excursion
you will create artworks from your own designs.
