Lombardic capitals
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lombardic-capitals-194-5431708
title:
Lombardic capitals
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Lombardic capitals is the name given to a type of decorative uppercase letter used in inscriptions and, typically, at the start of a section of text in medieval manuscripts. They are characterized by their rounded forms with thick, curved stems. Paul Shaw describes the style as a "relative" of uncial writing. Unlike Gothic capitals, Lombardic capitals were also used to write words or entire phrases. They were used both in illuminated manuscripts and monumental inscriptions, like the bell tower o
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description:
Type of decorative capital letter
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lombardic_capitals
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2024-04-15T02:29:37Z
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