The Complete Guide to Calligraphy - 9781554071791
Un libro in lingua di Cleminson R. M. (EDT) edito da Firefly Books Ltd, 2006
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The most comprehensive guide to learning the art of calligraphy. This step-by-step handbook to the ancient art of beautiful lettering includes the key scripts of the world: Europe's major Roman alphabets (including Versal and Copperplate), Greek, Cyrillic, Hebrew, Arabic, Chinese and Japanese. Each of the 14 script-technique sections contains a wealth of information and instruction, including: - Letter anatomy - Pen techniques and control - Pens, brushes and nibs - Stroke sequences - Paper and other media - Left-handed techniques - Inks, paints and metallics - Common mistakes and problem-solving tips. There are 50 authentic projects such as a kabbalah prayer in Hebrew, a fabric bag with Bedouin motif, an illuminated Celtic prayer, and a "hope, love and joy" talisman in Chinese. Whether for learning this ancient skill or for crafting personalized cards and gifts, this book celebrates the sage advice of calligraphers worldwide: "The joy of calligraphy lies in its practical aspect."
The most comprehensive guide to learning the art of calligraphy.
This step-by-step handbook to the ancient art of beautiful lettering includes the key scripts of the world: Europe's major Roman alphabets (including Versal and Copperplate), Greek, Cyrillic, Hebrew, Arabic, Chinese and Japanese.
Each of the 14 script-technique sections contains a wealth of information and instruction, including:
- Letter anatomy
- Pen techniques and control
- Pens, brushes and nibs
- Stroke sequences
- Paper and other media
- Left-handed techniques
- Inks, paints and metallics
- Common mistakes and problem-solving tips.
There are 50 authentic projects such as a kabbalah prayer in Hebrew, a fabric bag with Bedouin motif, an illuminated Celtic prayer, and a "hope, love and joy" talisman in Chinese.
Whether for learning this ancient skill or for crafting personalized cards and gifts, this book celebrates the sage advice of calligraphers worldwide: "The joy of calligraphy lies in its practical aspect."
Informazioni bibliografiche
- Titolo del Libro in lingua: The Complete Guide to Calligraphy
- Sottotitolo: Master Scripts of the West and East, Step-by-step With 45 Projects
- Lingua: English
- Autore: Cleminson R. M. (EDT)
- Editore: Firefly Books Ltd
- Collana: Firefly Books Ltd (Hardcover)
- Data di Pubblicazione: 12 Settembre '06
- Genere: ART
- Argomenti : Calligraphy Technique Lettering Technique
- Pagine: 224
- Dimensioni mm: 279 x 228 x 25
- ISBN-10: 1554071798
- EAN-13: 9781554071791