Medieval Alphabet-Coloring Book

Wanted to view Illuminated Artwork that the ancient monks used to do in their holy books up close. Wonderful images. This is a coloring book so you can really see how the images were done.

What a wonderful coloring book. As one reviewer pointed out, this one is not just for the kids. The black and white drawing that are just waiting to be colored are extremely detailed, and when finished are quite wonderful. This little book gives a wonderful example of an art form which has all but vanished. There is very little text here as it really is not needed. I would suggest, depending upon the age of the individual using the book of course, that colored pencils be used rather than crayons and some of the designs are rather detailed. On the other hand, a small child with a neat box of those wonderful smelling crayons, will have just as much fun and the older kid. The projects in this book are not only good for children, but are and have been used in nursing homes as therapy...I see them almost on a daily basis during my work. The drawings are also useful in giving a child a nice dose of history along with hand/eye skills. I have to admit that I enjoy doing this one myself. If you can find a good, clean copy, grab it. I am not at all sure if this one is still in print.

Fun, easy starter or refresher. Better yet, keep copies on hand for practice and just for fun!

I love this book it is so neat how they illuminated scrolls in the middle ages.

I first bought this book after I was married. I have given it as a gift to adult friends, most recently for my mother, in her 80's, and for my son's fiancee. This is a great book for anyone with a good set of crayons, colored pencils, coloring pens - whatever. I have one treasured copy in which friends have chosen the page that they wanted to color and then signed their page afterward. Highly recommended!