IRENE WELLINGTON was a key figure in the development of calligraphy this century: she influenced the transformation of calligraphy from a medieval craft to a modern art form. A talented pupil of Edward Johnston, the founder of the revival of calligraphy in the twentieth century, Irene Wellington stretched the whole concept of calligraphy from the formal roots of Johnston’s teaching (itself embedded in historical tradition) to the freedom of personal statement. Her vision of the scope of the craft helped to make it the art form that it is today.
In extended captions to over 100 examples of Irene Wellington’s writing and illumination, Ann Hechle provides a guide to understanding her work that should prove inspirational to
both practising and aspirinz calligraphers.
Donald Jackson discusses her outhods. and
examples frie essay, Donik. in her hute influence, 1%
historical background sate rems.
calligraphy in the twentieth century Leather Collins contributes a short biography and chronology, together with & list of Irene Wellington’s main works with their date and place of composition. More than Fine Writing is one of the most important books on calligraphy and for calligraphers to be published for many years.
