The Encyclopedia of Calligraphy Techniques
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085532998X
AuthorDiane Hardy
Diane Hardy Wilson has been involved with hand lettering and calligraphy since her school days, when she received her first commissions. She graduated from the Tasmanian School of Art, and is now based in London, where she has participated in several group exhibitions. Her first major solo exhibition was in 1985, and titled "Colour Speaks Words/Words Speak Colour". The exhibits included her highly individual works of a juxtaposition of painting and calligraphy on paper, and her decorative handmade books. she is an exhibiting member of the Free Painters and Sculptors, and has taught at the London College of Printing, Westminster Adult Education Institute and Croydon College.
SummaryIn an age when the computer print-out is the norm, calligraphy - the art of fine writing - is more than ever appreciated. This encyclopedia is the ultimate, essential reference for all practitioners of this fascinating craft, bringing all its varied elements together and presenting them in a way that will be of benefit to all aspiring calligraphers, regardless of their levels of expertise.
The core of this book is its comprehensive step-by-step analyses of all the main calligraphic techniques, centred around the most popular and familiar hands, supported by inspirational examples to show the effect of the techniques in overall context. The techniques covered range from Foundational hand to Copperplate, with additional coverage of further specializations, such as split-nib writing, brush lettering and illumination. In addition, there are groundwork exercises to aid in establishing such basics as pen angle, order of strokes and paper position, while a gallery of finished examples demonstrates how leading calligraphers have utilised particular techniques effectively in their work. There is also coverage of equipment and materials, focussing on the special uses and qualities of pens, nibs, papers, inks and paints.
Comprehensive, step-by-step visual analysis of all major calligraphic techniques Inspirational gallery of work by leading calligraphers An indispensable source book for all aspiring calligraphers of any level of expertise
No of pages192pp
FormatBC Paperback
PublisherSearch Press
ISBN085532998X
EAN9780855329983
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