Calligraphy: A Complete Guide
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| Rating | : | 4.74 (549 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 081171294X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 224 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-03-09 |
| Language | : | English |
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Recommended for calligraphy and history content Excellent book! Great guide to beginning calligraphy, but not only that. This book could also serve just as well as a history book, teaching style of the past through writing. I learned a lot and my calligraphy skills went from zero to not bad with just a little practice. Highly recommend .. Awesome! Kendra B Gave this book to my daughter as a gift, and she was using it all day. Great resource. Interesting background and instructional info. Great way to teach yourself Calligraphy.. Five Stars Sandra Perfect n I take lessons
For more of his work, see his website, julienazalee. He lives in Paris, France. . Julien Chazal is the author of Getting Started in Calligraphy and the illustrator of the art book One Morning in Babel, One Evening in Manhattan
He lives in Paris, France. . About the Author Julien Chazal is the author of Getting Started in Calligraphy and the illustrator of the art book One Morning in Babel, One Evening in Manhattan. For more of his work, see his website, julienazalee
An essential reference for calligraphers of all levels.Everything you need to know to get started: choosing quality tools, understanding the structure of letters, and learning the basic strokesIncludes alphabets, from classic Roman letters, to the intricate traditions of the Middle Ages, to the simple, creative styles of todayHundreds of photos of inspiring, beautiful samplesHow to embellish your calligraphy with decorative dropped capitals, celtic knotwork, scrollwork, flourishes, and more. This lavishly illustrated guide includes all the information you need to get started in calligraphy, as well as techniques for the more advanced artist, including using color, carving lettering in wood and stone, and creating abstract and ornamental calligraphy designs. The 40 alphabets included are drawn from throughout the rich history of Western calligraphy, from elaborate Gothic let