Long ago books were copied by hand. Meaning, a person would re-write the book, slowly and carefully. Besides writing all the words, they would also add drawings.
They would work hard, using calligraphy, to make the pages look like art.
Usually at the beginning of each page, the scribe, would start with a huge letter.
They would sometimes add drawings inside and around the letter.
How long do you think it would take to make a book like this?
Would you enjoy reading a book like this?
Do you think lots of people had books? Or just a few? Who would those people be?
Illustrated Letter Demo. Video
Can you create a fancy letter?
What letter would you choose?
What images or pictures could you add? Why?
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