Zoomorphic initials are fascinating drawings and paintings of animals, hybrids and fantastical beasts shaped to create letters in manuscripts. Although the most arguably famous examples are found in the Book of Kells, zoomorphic initials decorate illuminated manuscripts from many regions, countries and periods in art history. Reference examples in this demonstration are from the British [...]
Archive for May 14th, 2009
Calligraphy Design: Simple Zoomorphic Initial
Posted in Art, Calligraphy, tagged Art, Calligraphy, Decorated Initial, Design, Drawing, Inhabited Initial, Initials, Ink, Layout, Pen and Ink, Technique, Zoomorphic on May 14, 2009 | 4 Comments »
