1. History and Examples

2. Illuminated Manuscripts  An illuminated manuscript is a manuscript in which the text is supplemented by the addition of decoration (in the letters, borders, or miniature illustrations).  Earliest surviving illuminated manuscripts are from the gothic period (400-600 ce) primarily in Ireland, Constantinople, and Italy.  The majority of surviving manuscripts are from the Middle Ages.  The majority of Illuminated Manuscripts are religious in nature (often created by Monks).  The Process is long and expensive so only the wealthy could afford them. http://www.newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/Illuminated_manuscript

4. Important Terms to Remember  a = ascender height  c = height of capital letter  x = height of the body of the letter  b = baseline  d = descender finishes  Nib = writing end of the quill  Quill = the head of a calligraphy pen  Staff = the handle of a calligraphy pen  Ladder = determines letter height

5. Modern Examples Following Examples from Flicker and The Encyclopedia of Calligraphy Techniques

7. Cícero

8. Palabras de Galeano

9. João Henrique Francisco

10. Distancias II

11. Distancias

12. Del amor

13. Dover Beach

14. Eduardo Almeida's

15. oishísimo

16. 20 Gemstones

17. Veranito Mein Garten (detail)

18. Your Calligraphy Project  A quote that means something to you (you will have to defend this in written form).  Imagery and designs created through collage that enhance the quote (can not take away from the quote).  Calligraphy style of your choice done accurately.  Craftsmanship