The Art of Calligraphy: A Practical Guide to the Skills and Techniques
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.Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.