Art of Calligraphy ANNOTATION
This unique guide integrates detailed, step-by-step techniques with authoritative historical background of all the major forms of Latin-based scripts. Exercises on every script, including Roman Rustic, Early Gothic and Rotunda, plus practical information on choosing equipment and material, help readers master the art of calligraphy.
FROM THE PUBLISHER
Whether you want to personalize stationery or enhance other special gifts and objects, The Art of Calligraphy helps you choose equipment, from brushes, pens, pencils, papers, to inks, and then shows exactly how to produce every letter of the alphabet in a number of different scripts.
About the Author:David Harris is an internationally renowned teacher and lecturer. His work has appeared in numerous publications and he's the author of Calligraphy, Inspiration, Innovation and Communication.
FROM THE CRITICS
School Library Journal
YA-An attractive, oversized, well-illustrated introduction to a wide variety of written scripts used from Roman times to modern days. The detailed, practical instructions for 26 styles focus on step-by-step, clear visuals, as well as on the proper equipment-brushes, pens, pencils, paper, and ink. A brief history with examples from calligraphic masters introduces each style, making this book not only a practical working manual, but also a useful resource for art history classes.
Booknews
A beautiful presentation. Background on the development of western script (including a timeline) is followed by coverage of equipment and basic techniques, and then clear, illustrated instructions for producing each letter of 26 scripts. The informative text is accompanied by abundant illustrations and graced by attractive page design. The CIP shows the title as Calligraphy. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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