Copperplate Calligraphy
Published on 29. January 2016
Book
Paperback/Softback
96 pages
978-0-486-80386-9 (ISBN)
Description
No need for copper or plates to achieve the distinctive calligraphic script of 18th-century Europe; just a pen, ink, and this comprehensive workbook will do. A master calligrapher explains the basic strokes for almost all letters of the Copperplate alphabet. Additional features include a historical introduction, guide sheets, and instructions for individual letters and numbers.
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Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Dimensions
Height: 279 mm
Width: 207 mm
Thickness: 12 mm
Weight
277 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-486-80386-9 (9780486803869)
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Person
Dick Jackson has taught calligraphy at the Smithsonian Institution, the Scottsdale Center for the Arts, and at colleges in Virginia and Arizona. He has also conducted workshops for calligraphic societies in several cities.