Mastering the art of calligraphy
By: Janet Mehigan
Publisher: Lorenz Books
Published: 2009
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 256
ISBN-13: 9780754821786
Subjects: Calligraphy; Technique; Calligraphie
Other titles: Calligraphy
Description: A comprehensive instructional course in calligraphy from beginner to advanced levels, this book give practical guidance on using tools and equipment and all the essential penmanship techniques from calligrams, coloured text, coloured backgrounds, decorated letters and double point to flourishing, gilding and using a computer.
Notes: "Everything you need to know about materials, equipment and techniques with 12 complete alphabets to copy and learn and over 50 beautiful step-by-step calligraphy projects, shown in over 1000 photographs and artworks."
Table of contents: title: Getting started; title: Alphabets; title: Calligraphic techniques; title: Calligraphic projects.