Style BookBy Rachel Pyle

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Table of Contents Page 3- PictographsPage 4- PetroglyphsPage 5- AmpersandPage 6- BroadsidePage 7- CalligraphyPage 8- ChiaroscuroPage 9- CorinthianPage 10- Drop CapPage 11- Flourishes Page 12- Flying ButtressPage 13- GothicPage 14- Movable TypePage 15- PerspectivePage 16- RenaissancePage 17- Rose WindowPage 18- RococoPage 19- Rune StonesPage 20- Carpet PagesPage 21- Illuminated ManuscriptPage 22 - Stained Glass

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Pictograph

A pictograph is the most elementary image that depicts what itrepresents. They include ancient or prehistoric drawings, often painted on rocks and cave walls. These images are examples of pictographs because the pictorialresemblances convey meaning.

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Petroglyphs

A petroglyph is a engraving of a rocks surface or more commonly referred to as rock engravings. Found worldwide, petroglyphs are almost always associated with prehistoric peoples. The first image is an example of how fine and precise a carving could be executed on a rocks surface.The second image is a collection of petroglyph examples.

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Ampersand

An ampersand is a logogram for the Greek word “et” meaning, “ and”. Universally recognized as well as used, the ampersand examples shown reflect variety and creativity.

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BroadsideA broadside is a single leaf page that has print on one side. This form of printing was often used in newspapers for advertisement and proclamations. One of the most famous pieces of broadside printing is the first publication of the Declaration of Independence, printed on July 4, 1776. The broadside examples here are advertisements.

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Calligraphy

Calligraphy is a type of handwriting that is considered an art form. Meaning beautifullettering, it is often used for formal invitations and writings. The images are considered calligraphy because of the extravagant lettering.

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Chiaroscuro is a strong contrast between light and dark. Both of the images represent chiaroscuro by the passage of light going from dark to light then back to dark again as it passes across the image.

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Chiaroscuro

Corinthian is one of thethree Greek architecturalorders. It has a roundbase but the capital isdecorated with acanthusleaves. It is the least used.Shown are examples ofthe Corinthian featuringthe use of acanthusleaves on the capital.

Corinthian

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Drop Cap

A Drop Cap is an enlargedcapital letter at the beginning of a word and is dropped inline with the rest of the body of text. It is often used in books and magazines. Both of the images shown are examples of ornate drop caps used in stories.

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Flourishes

Flourishes are ornamental extensions of letterforms. The embellishments, curves and ornate appearance are represented in the examples. Also shown are the use of organic lines,which are very ornate.

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Flying buttresses are frames used to support walls. They were used during the Gothic Period. The images shown are examples of flying buttresses because theframes shown aresupporting the walls.

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Flying Buttresses

Gothic

Gothic style flourished during the late medieval period and evolved from Romanesque architecture. It has many characteristics such as the pointed arch, the ribbed vault and the flying buttress. Many cathedrals, abbies and castles have gothic style architecture like the images shown

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Moveable Type

Moveable type is the system of printing and typography that uses individual letters that are moveable to reproduce and document. It was first created in China and later helped create the printing press. The images shown are examples of the English alphabet and a few Chinese symbols that are used as moveable type.

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Perspective

Perspective is where everything in the picture revolves around one or more points. The image shown is a good example because everything on the image is equal with one point.

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Renaissance

The Renaissance Period is known as the “rebirth” period. Much of the art was centered around philosophy, literature, music, religion and science. The images shown are examples of artwork created during the Renaissance period.

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Rose Window

Rose Windows are the circular windows often found in the gothic style churches. The windows are divided into segments. The images shown arestrong examples of the circular shape. These Rose Window examples are from old churches.

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Rococo

Rococo was developed in the 18th century and the style is described as very ornate, florid and playful. It was used in all types of designs including rooms and were created as works or art. Rococo is described to be a very elegant style. The images shown are examples of Rococo because of their elegance and ornate designs.

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Rune Stone

Rune Stones are memorial stones dedicated to loved ones. They were used during the Viking Age. They were brightly colored and had a runic inscription on them. These images are all examples of rune stones defined by the use of color and/or inscription on the stones.

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Carpet Pages

Carpet Pages are a full page decorative design. There was very little to no white space or writing in the designs. This is an example of a Carpet page because of the elaborate design that takes up the whole space.

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Illuminated Manuscript

Illuminated manuscript is text that is decorated with boarders and decorations. Gold or silver was most often used to decorate the manuscripts. The images shown are of illuminated manuscripts using decorative images and the use of gold within the picture.

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Stained Glass

Stained Glass is a type of decorative glass often found in churches and cathedrals. They often depict scenes and stories. All examples of stained glass found in either a church or cathedral, these images tell a story.

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