Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book takes readers on a fascinating journey through the evolution of the alphabet, exploring the development of letterforms from ancient times to the dawn of printing. The author delves into the historical context of writing, tracing its origins from ancient picture writing to the development of phonetic alphabets. Readers will learn about the various national scripts that emerged in Europe, including Lombardic, Visigothic, Merovingian, and Celtic, and the subsequent rise of the Gothic style. The book meticulously examines the impact of different tools on letterforms, from the stylus to the reed and quill pens, and explores how these tools shaped the character of both manuscript and printed alphabets. The author discusses the rise of printing and its profound influence on the evolution of letterforms, examining the early types and their relationship to manuscript styles. The book provides a rich and insightful exploration of the alphabet's enduring legacy and its impact on the visual and intellectual history of our world. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9780282966904_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9780282966904
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)
Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9780282966904
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)