This event has finished Took place on: Thursday, 2nd Mar 2017
Free FreeExplore writing and calligraphy ranging from the earliest known woman’s handwriting in Roman Britain to contemporary artworks which challenge textual meaning. Discover great British scripts and scribes, manuscripts for pleasure and piety, and the influences of the humanists.
Join professional scribe and illuminator Patricia Lovett as she talks about the fascinating story of the art and history of calligraphy, as revealed in her latest British Library book.
After the talk, Patricia will sign and write names calligraphically in her book.
Enjoy food and drink purchased from the Knowledge Centre Bar from 18.00 and after the event until the Bar closes at 22.00.
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2017-03-02 2017-03-02 Europe/London The Art and History of Calligraphy: Patricia Lovett Explore writing and calligraphy ranging from the earliest known woman’s handwriting in Roman Britain to contemporary artworks which challenge textual meaning. https://www.ianvisits.co.uk/calendar/2017/03/02/the-art-and-history-of-calligraphy-patricia-lovett-137199 British Library,96 Euston Road, London,London,LondonLocation
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