Jack Mackinder

Celtic Designs and Ornament for Calligraphers is a fabulous resource to understanding the composition and arrangement of Celtic works such as the Book of Kells, the Book of Darrow and other 7th-9th century manuscripts. Mathematical in nature I found this book's clear demonstrates of the geometric principles used to determine page layout and design placement fascinating.

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Please note the absence of the word "easy" from the title of this book. This book really is FOR "calligraphers," those who already know the basics and some advanced techniques. If you are short on patience, I would also recommend that you skip this book, which is a painstaking journey, beginning from the different types of basic rectangles to full layouts inspired by the Book of Kells and other wonderful manuscripts.

If you are dedicated to the idea of doing it RIGHT, this will be an instructive and educational volume. The directions are not difficult to understand, but require a certain amount of dedication to the art form. For those who may simply be interested in the design elements for historical purposes, this book will also be a good read.… (mehr)