~Robert Cormier
Initial Letter S
East: Notes of Travel in Southern Europe (1877)
From Old Books
Letter T
Old English Country Cottages (1906)
From Old Books
Initial letter “t” as flower in a pot
Magazine of Art Illustrated (1878)
From Old Books
Decorated (Historiated) initial letter D
by Valerio Spada, Italian Etchers of the Renaissance & Baroque (1989)
From Old Books
Decorative initial letter “M” – Roman military standard
South by East: Notes of Travel in Southern Europe (1877)
From Old Books
The letter I
From Old Books
Calligram
by Guillaume Apollinaire
A bonus:
Links:
Learn World Calligraphy
Penmanship lessons
The Boston Calligraphy Trail
A family tree of alphabets and evolution of alphabets
Origami of the alphabet
Mail-Art Across the World
Wonderful calligraphy...especially liked the "I". And I tried (I really did) to make out the "T" as a flower in a pot but alas...
ReplyDeleteThe link to the family tree and evolution of alphabets was fascinating. I didn't know they were so connected that way. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful. I love the books and the portrait. Can't wait to "reveal" my PF post -- you are featured in it (well, our conversation about kids and music gets a big mention). Sending love!
ReplyDeleteI love initial letters too - thank you for sharing these, all new to me. I love the I, with its snug biikcase; and the window casement...
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