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(Created page with "==Calligraphy & Illumination== Aethelmearc has a tradition of gifting handmade scrolls with its awards and commendations. In order to support the demand artisans are needed to create the art pieces that are awarded at every court. These scrolls can be made on any artist's medium, and often require the effort of a wordsmith, caligrapher and illuminator to create a finished piece. ===Wordsmithing=== Wordsmithing is the art of composing the written text which will populate...") |
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Illumination is the art of painting images to accompany a scroll's written text. | Illumination is the art of painting images to accompany a scroll's written text. | ||
==Resources for Aspiring Scribes== | |||
*[[https://signet.aethelmearc.org/:Sylvan Signet and Æ College of Scribes & Illuminators Website | *[[https://signet.aethelmearc.org/:Sylvan Signet and Æ College of Scribes & Illuminators Website | ||
* [[https://signet.aethelmearc.org/red-book/: The Aethelmearc College of Scribe's Red Book]]Comprehensive handbook for thoses interested in Scribal | * [[https://signet.aethelmearc.org/red-book/: The Aethelmearc College of Scribe's Red Book]]Comprehensive handbook for thoses interested in Scribal | ||
Revision as of 17:35, 9 February 2023
Calligraphy & Illumination
Aethelmearc has a tradition of gifting handmade scrolls with its awards and commendations. In order to support the demand artisans are needed to create the art pieces that are awarded at every court. These scrolls can be made on any artist's medium, and often require the effort of a wordsmith, caligrapher and illuminator to create a finished piece.
Wordsmithing
Wordsmithing is the art of composing the written text which will populate a scroll
Calligraphy
Calligraphy is a visual art related to writing and is the design and execution of lettering with a pen, ink brush, or other writing instrument.
Illumination
Illumination is the art of painting images to accompany a scroll's written text.
Resources for Aspiring Scribes
- [[https://signet.aethelmearc.org/:Sylvan Signet and Æ College of Scribes & Illuminators Website
- [The Aethelmearc College of Scribe's Red Book]Comprehensive handbook for thoses interested in Scribal
- [Aethelmearc College of Scribe's Pink Book] a quick reference handbook for scroll wording and the
Kingdom awards. This is a watered down version the the Red Book listed above.