The Calligrapher's Bible: 100 Complete Alphabets and How to Draw Them
Autor David Harrisen Limba Engleză Hardback – 28 iun 2018
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Specificații
ISBN-10: 1912217694
Pagini: 256
Ilustrații: Over 200 illustrations
Dimensiuni: 170 x 202 x 24 mm
Greutate: 0.64 kg
Editura: Bloomsbury Publishing
Colecția Herbert Press
Locul publicării:London, United Kingdom
Descriere
This is 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 wiro 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. At [pound]14.99 it is extremely good value and it should be a must for the reference shelves of all calligraphers.
Cuprins
IntroductionPreparationTools and MaterialsPreparing to WriteLayout BasicsThe HandsThe Hands SelectorRomanPost RomanInsularGothicRenaissanceBaroqueModernIllumination and OrnamentationDecorating with GoldGlossaryIndexCredits
Notă biografică
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.
Textul de pe ultima copertă
This comprehensive guide to the art of fine penmanship is the ultimate easy-to-use reference book for anyone interested in creating these elegant letter forms.
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 the new hands and refining their art.