1. Illuminated Name Plaques
Milito
Art II

2. Calligraphy The expressive & skillful art of hand scribing text
Made with a broad tipped writing utensil
Many different styles in cursive & print
Used by nearly every culture to stress the importance of the text

3. Illuminated Letters Common Features: Highly ornate decorative letters
Usually the first letter is illuminated
The text of the letter is transformed into it’s own work of art
Decoration can be in, on, or around the letter itself
Common Features:
Gold Leaf
Bold Colors / Contrast
Decorative Serifs
Patterns
Drawings

4. Illuminated Manuscripts
Manuscript is derived from the Latin words
manus (hand) &
Scriptus from scribere (to write)
Usually only religious or important books were made / copied
Featured
Calligraphy
Intricate first letters
Miniature artworks / Illustrations

5. Emphasis
A principle of art that refers to the dominance or contrast of a feature or element of art within a work of art to stress a center of interest or focal point within a work of art
How do illuminated letters create a sense of emphasis?
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6. Illuminated Name Plaque
Illuminated Plaque Rubric
Letter Spacing & Layout 10
Calligraphy Style 20
Calligraphy Color
Illuminated Letter Design
Illuminated Letter Color & Detail
Neatness
TOTAL:
/ 100
Create a decorative name plaque using a combo of calligraphy & illuminated lettering to create emphasis on the first letter of your name representing you as a person

7. Prep the Surface Space out & section off letter spaces & border area
Remember to leave more space for the first letter
Create guidelines for you letters to fit between
Start outlining your calligraphy letters & your illuminated letter

8. Calligraphy Letters Fill in your letters with ink /paint
Use a flat brush at an angle
Be sure to pick up enough paint for the whole stroke
Take your time & make it neat
Let Dry

9. Illuminated Initial
Ink / paint the letter as needed using fine point brush
Let dry
Add decorative lines using colored sharpie

10. BE SPECIFIC & CITE VISUAL EVIDENCE!
How did you create emphasis in your name plaque?
Describe your calligraphy style
Describe how you decorated your first letter
What colors & unique details did you use?
Do you feel like your art represents you as a person? Why / why not?
Artist Reflection
BE SPECIFIC & CITE VISUAL EVIDENCE!