The design is undeniably magnificent. The detailing is extraordinary in itself. It is hard to imagine the time it took to create a manuscript of this caliber in the ninth century.
The four principles of design are located throughout this ancient manuscript. Contrast is the first to be shown with bold lettering combined with artistic detailing and color. Repetition is used by use of patterns, colors, and words. Alignment is faultless with all lists perfectly aligned. Proximity is demonstrated by symbols being located close to the words they represent.
The amount of detailing, symbols, and colors used tells us the importance of this manuscript. Historians may never know the amount of time it took to create this manuscript but they know this book was very important to those that designed it.
Sunday, November 21, 2010
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