Art in the Alphabet Chesterton's faith—not his faith in

Chesterton's faith—not his faith in religion or a higher power

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Dover (1980) original publication of 15 pieces for solo piano

Art in the Alphabet Chesterton's faith—not his faith inThis grand compilation presents more than 250 depictions of the alphabet's changing forms, from handsome Roman letters cut in marble and delicate English courthand to sixteenth century Greek initials and modern styles inspired by Gothic, Japanese, and other forms of writing. In addition to its intriguing survey of historical trends, this book also offers richly illustrated reflections on the artistic ability involved in rendering the alphabet. An