An essential guide for all calligraphers - whether they are amateurs or professionals. The book contains over 100 different alphabets with detailed instructions on how to draw all the letters. Its wire binding means that the book will lie flat and be easy to work from. There is also useful information about tools and materials, basic layouts and illumination and ornamentation. A must for the reference shelves of all calligraphers.
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A comprehensive guide for all calligraphers, whether amateurs or professionals, this book contains over 100 different alphabets with detailed instructions on how to draw all the letters. It contains information about tools and materials, basic layouts and illumination and ornamentation.
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100 beautifully crafted calligraphic hands show step-by-step pen strokes and common group structures Points of interest within each hand ensure correct representation of the characters An extensive preparatory section details tools, materials and basic techniques Beginners and experienced calligraphers alike will be able to extend their repertoire with ease, effortlessly learning new hands and refining their art
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over 100 alphabets shown highly illustrated with step by step photographs showing how to draw letters suitable for amateurs and professionals alike

Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9780713665048
Publisert
2004-02-01
Utgiver
Vendor
A & C Black Publishers Ltd
Høyde
195 mm
Bredde
145 mm
Aldersnivå
01, G
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Innbundet
Antall sider
256

Forfatter

Biographical note

David Harris worked in both design studios and advertising agencies before going to Exeter College of Art where he teaches lettering and calligraphy. He has previously written two other books on calligraphy.