Calligraphy: A Course in Hand Lettering
by Maryanne Grebenstein
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Author: Maryanne GrebensteinEdition: Spiral-bound
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2006-09-01
ISBN: 0823005534
Number of pages: 144
Publisher: Watson-Guptill
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Summary: 5 Stars
Of the many books for beginning and intermediate calligraphers, this is simply the best. Grebenstein is obviously a talented calligrapher and a good teacher. Moreover, she has a solid scholarly knowledge of the history of writing and the rare skill to render complex historical and technical subjects briefly and clearly. The core of the book is her instruction in the five basic hands, italic, uncial, Carolingian, gothic and foundational. She presents each in a similar manner that is easy to understand and learn. The intelligent, thoughtful page arrangement and spiral binding add much to the books practical value for those who want to learn, rather than just read about, calligraphy.
Summary of Calligraphy: A Course in Hand Lettering
For anyone who's ever been wowed by the writing on a wedding invitation rather than the reception...for anyone who's ever studied the calligraphy on a wine list rather than the chianti...this is the ideal book! It's a comprehensive calligraphy course between covers, taught by a distinguished calligrapher. From ninth-century Uncial to fifteenth-century Gothic, the book explains the development of the major "hands" and shows how to master the basics. Topics include supplies, strokes, pen angles, spacing, design and layout, italic lettering, Carolingian lettering, foundational lettering, plus much, much more. Therapeutic and rewarding, calligraphy is popular both as an art form and a form of relaxation-and here's the perfect no-fuss, no-muss starter course!Calligraphy Books
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