Calligraphy for the Beginner
Seiten
2018
Herbert Press Ltd (Verlag)
978-1-912217-53-3 (ISBN)
Herbert Press Ltd (Verlag)
978-1-912217-53-3 (ISBN)
As an introduction to calligraphy, the author, himself a past master of the art, supplies many different alphabets and shows how each may be applied by drawing, painting, carving or writing with a broad lettering pen. He also gives advice on materials that are most suitable.
The perfect handbook for those wanting to develop their skill in the fascinating art of lettering.
Calligraphy is a fascinating art which doesn’t require expensive equipment or much space. This classic book is the ideal introduction to calligraphy for beginners with helpful advice on holding your pen, maintaining a good posture and using appropriate lighting.
Tom Gourdie, himself a past master of the art, supplies you with a wealth of different alphabets and shows you how each may be applied by drawing, painting, carving or writing with a broad lettering pen. The book is divided into fourteen stages which ensure you get a comprehensive grasp of the craft, from letter height and line spacing to capitals and numerals.
Whether you are a beginner or an intermediate calligrapher, find out what materials and equipment are most suitable for you, and get started on producing beautiful letters.
The perfect handbook for those wanting to develop their skill in the fascinating art of lettering.
Calligraphy is a fascinating art which doesn’t require expensive equipment or much space. This classic book is the ideal introduction to calligraphy for beginners with helpful advice on holding your pen, maintaining a good posture and using appropriate lighting.
Tom Gourdie, himself a past master of the art, supplies you with a wealth of different alphabets and shows you how each may be applied by drawing, painting, carving or writing with a broad lettering pen. The book is divided into fourteen stages which ensure you get a comprehensive grasp of the craft, from letter height and line spacing to capitals and numerals.
Whether you are a beginner or an intermediate calligrapher, find out what materials and equipment are most suitable for you, and get started on producing beautiful letters.
Tom Gourdie MBE, DA, FSSI (1913-2005) was a prominent Scottish calligrapher, artist and teacher. One of the leading British calligraphers for many years, his book Calligraphy for the Beginner has been a standard in the field for more than three decades.
Introduction
Tools
Lettering
The Pen and Letter Height
Spacing
| Erscheinungsdatum | 14.11.2017 |
|---|---|
| Zusatzinfo | Black and white illustrations throughout |
| Verlagsort | London |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Gewicht | 285 g |
| Themenwelt | Kunst / Musik / Theater ► Design / Innenarchitektur / Mode |
| Kunst / Musik / Theater ► Kunstgeschichte / Kunststile | |
| Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Freizeit / Hobby ► Kreatives Gestalten | |
| Informatik ► Grafik / Design ► Desktop Publishing / Typographie | |
| ISBN-10 | 1-912217-53-8 / 1912217538 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-912217-53-3 / 9781912217533 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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