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Middle Ages or Gothic Time Period 500 AD – 1400 AD
Illuminated Letters Middle Ages or Gothic Time Period 500 AD – 1400 AD
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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
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They used wide calligraphy pens to begin the illuminated letters
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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
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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
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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
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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
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In your Sketchbook
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