
Calligraphy Alphabets for Beginners
A & C Black Publishers Ltd
Published on 4. August 2008
Book
Hardback
256 pages
978-1-4081-0757-7 (ISBN)
Description
This is a complete beginner's guide to learning how to do calligraphy. It starts with a brief history and a discussion of all the materials and equipment that will be needed. It then explores in depth 15 of the most commonly used alphabet styles, with emphasis on developing rhythm in writing by building up experience in similarly formed letter shapes, and practising combining them in repetitive exercises. The final section explores the use of colour and gold to enliven the pages. All in all, this is the ideal guide for anyone wanting to take up calligraphy.
Reviews / Votes
' This is a great starting point' Good Book Guide (October 2008) "For clarity, attention to detail and not being diverted from the avowed purpose of the book, you'd have to give this 12 out of 10." ArtBookReview.net (31/10/08) 'This comprehensive guide to calligraphy techniques from A&C Black is packed with over 250 photographs, detailed guides for producing the essential calligraphy shapes and strokes for each letter' Simply cords magMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Illustrations
250+, full colour throughout
Dimensions
Height: 195 mm
Width: 145 mm
Weight
685 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4081-0757-7 (9781408107577)
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Persons
Mary Noble is a freelance calligrapher. She is a Fellow of the Society of Scribes and Illuminators and she is the past chairman of the Calligraphy & Lettering Arts Society. She is the co-author oftwo previous calligraphy handbooks. Janet Mehigan studied with the Society of Scribes and Illuminators and is an Honoured Fellow. A freelance calligrapher, she also teaches calligraphy and painting in Adult Education. She has co-authored two previous books with Mary Noble.