Illuminated Calligraphy
Ref:
855326425
AuthorPatricia Carter
Patricia Carter is the bestselling author of three Search Press titles, all of which are on the subject of illumination. She is, however, first and foremost a miniaturist, and her interest in that lead her to the discovery and revival of silver point, which she has gone on to develop in her own inimitable style. She lives in Neatishead, Norwich..
SummaryIllumination in calligraphy has been practised for many centuries and today craftsmen, calligraphers, artists and embroiderers find its forms and designs a great source of inspiration. Explains how to gild with gold leaf; how to make simple borders and motifs; and how to create more advanced and elaborate designs.
This book is a great source of inspiration for calligraphers, artists, embroiderers and china painters. Techniques and guidelines are given for gilding, together with over sixty design ideas for borders with flowers, ribbons and ropework.
No of pages64pp
FormatBC Paperback
PublisherSearch Press
ISBN855326425
EAN9780855326425
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Price:
£7.95