
Beginner'S Guide to Calligraphy
Noble Marty(Author)
David & Charles (Publisher)
Published on 27. July 2007
Book
Paperback/Softback
96 pages
978-0-7153-2659-6 (ISBN)
Description
Discover how to achieve perfect calligraphy using this ingenious 'three-stage' workbook for beginners. A foolproof 'three-stage' approach is used, specially designed to build up confidence and ability. The first stage demonstrates the basic letter formation techniques behind each alphabet, then the second stage asks readers to practise writing the letters and simple sentences using the pre-ruled guide sheets at the back of the pack. The final stage is a series of attractive useful projects, which also introduces some more advanced practices and techniques. With step-by-step instructions and photographs, plus detailed captions and annotated artworks, this book will teach all beginners to produce beautiful works of calligraphy every time.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Newton Abbot
United Kingdom
Illustrations
300+ colour illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 280 mm
Width: 216 mm
Thickness: 7 mm
Weight
480 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7153-2659-6 (9780715326596)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Previous edition
Mary Noble
Beginner'S Guide to Calligraphy
Book
09/1999
David & Charles
€39.80
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Person
Mary Noble is a calligrapher and graphic designer who has studied calligraphy with England's prestigious Society of Scribes and Illuminators and the Calligraphy and Lettering Arts Society. Janet Mehigan studied with the Society of Scribes and Illuminators. A freelance calligrapher, she also teaches calligraphy and painting in adult education.
Content
Introduction; 1 Materials and equipment; 2 Getting organized; 3 Preparing to write; 4 Producing letter art Foundational; Unical; Carolingian; Italic; Gothic; Roman capitals/square capitals; Versals; Rustics; Flourished italics; Bartarde; Index and credits.