Calligrapher Donald Jackson presents an historical overview of the alphabet from the cave paintings of primitive man more than 35,000 years ago to the stylus and wax tablets of the Romans and the Egyptians' hieroglyphics
Calligrapher Donald Jackson traces the history of the modern alphabet from its beginnings during the Roman Empire to its appearance on Hadrian's Wall in Great Britain to the development of a Carolingian style during the reign of Charlemagne. Jackson demonstrates how the quill pen was made and the techniques of the medieval monks in illuminating manuscripts
Calligrapher Donald Jackson traces the development of the alphabet from the Middle Ages to the invention of the printing press to advances in making portable pens during the Victorian period. Discusses various styles of lettering including gothic and italic.
Calligrapher Donald Jackson presents an historical overview of various writing implements from the invention of steel nibs in Birmingham, England, during the Industrial Revolution to the development of the fountain and ball-point pen to the typewriter and word processor of today. Describes how calligraphy has become an art form.