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2026
Filigrees – a first glance
3rd & 10th November
Location
ONLINE
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Description
Also called the threads of the Virgin, filigrees have been used from the end of the Roman period to the beginning of the Renaissance. These ornaments are based on the stylisation of plant shapes. Made with pointed nibs, these patterns are numerous during the Gothic period.
During this course, we will study a generic type of filigree present throughout Europe in the 14th century and see how to fill large spaces with basic patterns variations, how to adorn initials with borders and how to invade the margins with antennas.
Initials from the Lindisfarne Gospels
14, 21 & 28 November
Location
ONLINE
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Description
The Irish Gospels of Lindisfarne were entirely created (text and decoration) at the end of the 7th century by the monk Eadfrith who became bishop in 698. It has many decorated pages and many ornate capitals.
This course will be dedicated to the study of these capitals as well as associated colors, decorations (knots, dots, spirals, animal heads…) and layouts.