An Introduction to Calligraphy Hardback
by Veronique Sabard, Vincent Geneslay, Laurent Rebena
Part of the Calligraphy series
Hardback
Description
Clear instructions and 129 photos welcome you to the world of calligraphy.
Starting with the pens, inks, and writing surfaces you'll need, the book explains the basics, from filling the pen to holding the nib at the right angle.
Practice exercises help you understand upstrokes, downstrokes, the optical center, and more.
Then comes a chronological introduction to 5 major styles of Western script, beginning with the Roman Uncial script of around 600 BCE and covering several important scripts that developed in the following centuries.
For each style, the book explains its historical use and its characteristics, teaches the correct formation of each letter, and offers suggestions and tips.
Then a practice exercise helps you master the style.
Learn the all-capital Uncial script, and create a beautiful wine list with it; try Gothic Textura for a calendar, or Chancery for a letterhead design.
Finally, a gallery of 24 masterworks by experts offers even more inspiration.
Information
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Available to Order - This title is available to order, with delivery expected within 2 weeks
- Format:Hardback
- Pages:80 pages, 129 color & b/w images
- Publisher:Schiffer Publishing Ltd
- Publication Date:28/01/2017
- Category:
- ISBN:9780764352300
Information
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Available to Order - This title is available to order, with delivery expected within 2 weeks
- Format:Hardback
- Pages:80 pages, 129 color & b/w images
- Publisher:Schiffer Publishing Ltd
- Publication Date:28/01/2017
- Category:
- ISBN:9780764352300
