The Pen Is Mightier Than The Sword

Duration: 30

Year Published: 1980

Format: 16mm

Description: Writing almost died after the collapse of the Roman Empire, had it not been for the monastary system. The Celtic script is evidence of this careful nuturing. Charlemagne was a great supporter of learning, libraries, and development of the carolingian (lower case) style. Donald Jackson, Royal Calligrapher, demonstrates how a goose feather became a quill and also how the medieval books were illuminated in this visually stunning film.

1 user has this film:
Indiana University Library Moving Image Archive

Related films:

Original permalink · Record added: 2024-04-22 20:28:25