Modern Medieval Art History: Create an Illuminated Letter
Enhance your Middle Ages, world, and art history units as we discuss European illuminated manuscripts. Make a drawing of your first initial using personal interests as the theme. This is a great class for a homeschool social studies unit.
Judy Harrison M.Ed Birds+Art+Poetry
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(454)
What's included
1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 7 - 10
Beginner - Advanced Level
What is an illuminated letter? -In medieval times "illuminating" meant to decorate with colors. -An illuminated initial is an enlarged and decorated capital letter and is often the first letter of a section of text in medieval manuscripts. They vary from the simple pen-and-ink drawn letter to the most elaborate letter painted with colors and gold or silver leaf. -Text and illumination complemented each other in medieval manuscripts and were related or sharply contrasted. Class Format: -Judy will share a 10-12 minute art history slide presentation about the steps to produce an illuminated manuscript, images of medieval lettering, and her personal photos of illuminated manuscripts that are housed in Ponferrada, Spain, and the Book of Kells in Dublin, Ireland. -A whole group discussion on what each learner will include in their large, modern version of an illuminated letter will take place. We will share our hobbies and favorite things and begin to imagine how to fit those things into a fancy and enlarged block or bubble letter of their first initial. -Students will use multi-colored markers and colored pencils to make one illuminated letter. -At the conclusion of class, students will have the opportunity to share their modern version of medieval art. *If you would like to student and parent reactions to this class, please see the reviews on the same class for the 7-11 age group (link below). November 30, 2021 Great class! My daughters enjoyed making these beautiful illuminated letters! I love how the teacher gave just the right amount of history and background for the learners. The project made learning fun. September 10, 2021 Ms. Judy was so nice and did a great short lesson on illuminated letters. This is a perfect class to go with your medieval studies and bring history to life a little more. Link to the class for ages 7-11: https://outschool.com/classes/fancy-lettering-modern-medieval-illuminated-letters-24OIxaUX?usid=dNC7E9pS&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link
Learning Goals
Students will learn about the history of European medieval illuminated letters and manuscripts.
Students will reflect on some of their personal favorite things that they can include in a modern illuminated letter of an initial in their name.
Other Details
Learning Needs
**If your student needs accommodations please let me know and we will work together to ensure they have the best possible class experience.***
Supply List
White drawing paper cut to 7" x 7" size (if possible) Black paper cut to 9" x 9" for mounting (optional) Fine point colorful and black markers Metallic pens (optional) Colored pencils Pencil, eraser, ruler
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined March, 2020
5.0
454reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Nevada Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Master's Degree in Education from Lesley College
Judy has a master's degree in Integrating Arts Into The Curriculum and taught students in public schools for over thirty years. She has spent a considerable amount of time in sixteen countries in Europe which piqued her interest and led to research about medieval illuminated manuscripts. She will share her knowledge and research plus pictures she's taken of illuminated letters and manuscripts in European museums.Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$17
per classMeets once
45 min
Completed by 10 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-15
3-6 learners per class
