Middle Ages or Gothic Time Period 500 AD – 1400 AD Illuminated Letters Middle Ages or Gothic Time Period 500 AD – 1400 AD
Illuminated Letters of the Middle Ages Clerics and scribes were tirelessly translating texts. Decorate or Illuminate the first letter of a paragraph. Miniature artworks from the Gothic time period
They used wide calligraphy pens to begin the illuminated letters
Words to Know Illumination Serif decoration of manuscripts and books with color Miniature paintings Ornamental border designs Serif Line or shape at the end of a letter
Art History First Illuminated Letters Golden Ages From Egyptian scrolls Golden Ages New ideas in Paris Décor in the margins Italy, The Renaissance Less in books, Paintings in frames
In Your sketchbook (Aug. 24) Write down your INITIALS Brainstorm ideas! What starts with the letters you have listed. Places Animals Objects D M R Dinosaur Diamond Dessert Mountain Monkey River Rabbit
Thumbnail Sketches Choose 2-3 word idea you brainstormed. Draw them in your sketchbook Add Bubble or Block Letters to your drawings. Drawing & Letter should work together D M R Dinosaur Diamond Dessert Mountain Monkey River Rabbit
In your Sketchbook