Italic and Copperplate Calligraphy
Published on 25. March 2011
Book
Paperback/Softback
192 pages
978-0-486-47749-7 (ISBN)
Description
Italic and copperplate are easily the most popular styles among today's calligraphers.
This volums brings something fresh to a field increasingly crowded with how-to primers: intermediate level advice for those looking to advance to the next level.
Well illustrated step-by-step instructions by an expert calligrapher explain every detail of mastering the two hands, from the basics of posture and practice to tips on texture, colour, and commercial calligraphy.
Although geared toward intermediate level calligraphers, this volume includes introductory chapters that can bring enthusiastic beginners up to speed.
This volums brings something fresh to a field increasingly crowded with how-to primers: intermediate level advice for those looking to advance to the next level.
Well illustrated step-by-step instructions by an expert calligrapher explain every detail of mastering the two hands, from the basics of posture and practice to tips on texture, colour, and commercial calligraphy.
Although geared toward intermediate level calligraphers, this volume includes introductory chapters that can bring enthusiastic beginners up to speed.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Illustrations
Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 279 mm
Width: 215 mm
Thickness: 17 mm
Weight
856 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-486-47749-7 (9780486477497)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
A Professor of Art at Long Island University and a commercial calligrapher and lettering artist, Eleanor Winters' calligraphic art has been exhibited in museums and galleries throughout the United States and Europe.
Content
Acknowledgments
Introduction
PART 1-THE BASICS
CHAPTER 1 Italic and Copperplate / Italic or Copperplate
Chapter 2 Tools & Materials, Light, Posture, Practice
Chapter 3 A Review of the Basics: Information Common to
Both Italic & Copperplate
Chapter 4 A Review of the Basics: Italic Rules & Letterforms
Chapter 5 A Review of the Basics: Copperplate Rules & Letterforms
PART 2-CALLIGRAPHY CONTINUED: LETTER VARIATIONS
Chapter 6 Variations in Size
Chapter 7 Variations in Form: The Minuscules
Chapter 8 Variations in Form: The Capitals
Chapter 9 Variations in Weight & Proportions
Chapter 10 Flourishing
Chapter 11 Calligraphic Handwriting
PART 3-DESIGN & PROJECTS
Chapter 12 Texture
Chapter 13 Color
Chapter 14 Layout & Design-Your Own Choice of Text
Chapter 15 Layout & Design-Commercial Calligraphy or Getting the Job Done
Chapter 16 To Continue
Appendix: Guide Lines
Index
Introduction
PART 1-THE BASICS
CHAPTER 1 Italic and Copperplate / Italic or Copperplate
Chapter 2 Tools & Materials, Light, Posture, Practice
Chapter 3 A Review of the Basics: Information Common to
Both Italic & Copperplate
Chapter 4 A Review of the Basics: Italic Rules & Letterforms
Chapter 5 A Review of the Basics: Copperplate Rules & Letterforms
PART 2-CALLIGRAPHY CONTINUED: LETTER VARIATIONS
Chapter 6 Variations in Size
Chapter 7 Variations in Form: The Minuscules
Chapter 8 Variations in Form: The Capitals
Chapter 9 Variations in Weight & Proportions
Chapter 10 Flourishing
Chapter 11 Calligraphic Handwriting
PART 3-DESIGN & PROJECTS
Chapter 12 Texture
Chapter 13 Color
Chapter 14 Layout & Design-Your Own Choice of Text
Chapter 15 Layout & Design-Commercial Calligraphy or Getting the Job Done
Chapter 16 To Continue
Appendix: Guide Lines
Index