Meredith Jane Klein demonstrates the uncial hand used in the ancient manuscript Book Of Kells. The Book of Kells is more than a beautiful book—its history and its script and decoration are fascinating.
Meredith Jane Klein fell in love with calligraphy in high school. Originally self-taught she has studied with many internationally known calligraphers. For many years she attended Ward Dunham and Linnea Lundquist’s monthly Black Sabbath classes that focused on blackletter and uncial. She has used uncial, both as texture and text, in pieces, artist books and cards. She teaches for Friends of Calligraphy, other guilds and at local venues. Meredith’s initial love of the artistry and the insular majuscule hand in the Book of Kells have deepened with her studies as she began teaching the hand in 2020.
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This program is part of KALLIGRAPHIA 2025, the triennial exhibition by Friends of Calligraphy, in association with Book Arts & Special Collections. This year's exhibition celebrates the 50th anniversary of Friends of Calligraphy.
Image: Calligraphy by Meredith Jane Klein
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