Art Instruction Book - CALLIGRAPHY - Pocket Guide to CALLIGRAPHY by Joy Daniels & Nicola Dunn

A handy, pocket-sized book that teaches the basic know-how and techniques for traditional calligraphy.

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Become familiar with what pens and papers to use, pen angles, pen nibs, key terminology, stroke directions, letter spacing and more to achieve classic letter design.

Using four classic alphabets: Foundational Hand, Italic Hand, Uncial Hand and one form of Gothic Hand, styles that are essential first steps into the world of lettering, that will form invaluable grounding in your calligraphic journey.

Originally produced by William Mitchell, manufacturers of premium calligraphy products.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Brief history of calligraphy

Getting started

- Paper

- Pen angle

- Nib widths

- Example guide lines

- Spacing

Foundational Hand

- Foundational Hand - Key strokes and shapes

- Foundational - Capitals

- Foundational hand - Lowercase

Italic Hand

- Italic Hand - Key strokes and shapes

- Italic Hand - Capitals

- Italic Hand - Lowercase

Uncial Hand

- Uncial Hand - Key strokes and shapes

- Uncial Hand - Capitals

- Uncial Hand - Lowercase

A Gothic Hand

- A Gothic Hand - Key strokes and shapes

- A Gothic Hand - Capitals

- A Gothic Hand - Lowercase

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About the authors

Publisher: Search Press
Edition: BC Paperback
Publication: 22 October 2020
ISBN 13/EAN: 9781782218159
Size: 155x215 mm
Illustrations: 184
Pages: 64