Ancient+Manuscript+reflection

The Lisbon Hebrew Bible is a beautiful manuscript written in Lisbon, Portugal in 1483. The striking, yet subtle use of colors help to paint a picture. The blend of warm and cool colors and font size create contrast. The element of repetition is seen in the design and layout. The borders and drawings separate the text; both of which add a visual interest. There is liberal use of alignment as the text is placed in columns which help to organize the information. The use of proximity is absent and might have helped the reader remember the message.