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An Introduction to Calligraphy
Clear instructions and 129 photos welcome you to the world of calligraphy. Starting with the pens, inks, and writing surfaces you'll need, the book explains the basics, from filling the pen to holding the nib at the right angle. Practice exercises help you understand upstrokes, downstrokes, the optical center, and more. Then comes a chronological introduction to 5 major styles of Western script, beginning with the Roman Uncial script of around 600 BCE and covering several important scripts that developed in the following centuries. For each style, the book explains its historical use and its characteristics, teaches the correct formation of each letter, and offers suggestions and tips. Then a practice exercise helps you master the style. Learn the all-capital Uncial script, and create a beautiful wine list with it; try Gothic Textura for a calendar, or Chancery for a letterhead design. Finally, a gallery of 24 masterworks by experts offers even more inspiration.
80 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 2008
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May 19, 2021
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May 21, 2021
Not so much read as work-booked. Handwriting is like car maintenance, and I'm trying my best to keep it on the road!
November 27, 2018
*~.Book Analysis.~*
Just remembering that those were my impressions and opinion as a reader :)
Rating: 5 stars
Reading period: Apr. 03rd, 2017
Format: ebook
Source: Edelweiss – I have received this book in exchange for an honest review.
Release date: Jan. 28th, 2017
PROS
This book doesn’t simply teach good techniques for a better calligraphy: it also explains where each popular style came from and the differences between styling for each type of writing. We also learn how different materials can produce different types of handwriting and which one is best for each style, so it’s wonderful!
CONS
I wish my hands didn’t tremble so much while trying these lessons? Haha!
COVER ANALYSIS
The cover feels really boring despite the pretty colors and lettering, which comes off as kind of disappointing for a calligraphy book…
RECOMMENDED FOR
People interested in upgrading their handwriting and calligraphy!
Just remembering that those were my impressions and opinion as a reader :)
Rating: 5 stars
Reading period: Apr. 03rd, 2017
Format: ebook
Source: Edelweiss – I have received this book in exchange for an honest review.
Release date: Jan. 28th, 2017
PROS
This book doesn’t simply teach good techniques for a better calligraphy: it also explains where each popular style came from and the differences between styling for each type of writing. We also learn how different materials can produce different types of handwriting and which one is best for each style, so it’s wonderful!
CONS
I wish my hands didn’t tremble so much while trying these lessons? Haha!
COVER ANALYSIS
The cover feels really boring despite the pretty colors and lettering, which comes off as kind of disappointing for a calligraphy book…
RECOMMENDED FOR
People interested in upgrading their handwriting and calligraphy!
Displaying 1 - 3 of 3 reviews