featuring Cari Ferraro, Eugene Metcalf, Arthur Newhall & John Stevens.
Lake Forest, CA, USA :
Walter Foster,
2018.
239 pages :
illustrations (chiefly color) ;
32 cm
Calligraphy : a brief history -- Part I. Traditional calligraphy. Introduction to calligraphy -- Basic calligraphy styles -- Traditional alphabets -- Illuminated calligraphy -- Contemporary calligraphy -- -- Part II. Modern hand lettering. Flourishes & embellishments -- Illustrated by hand -- Chalk lettering -- -- Part III. Creative lettering projects. Lettering arts & crafts.
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"From selecting the appropriate tools, such as pens, nibs, brushes, inks, and papers, to learning optimal hand positioning and understanding the intricacies of lettering angles, heights, spacing, and strokes, [this book] introduces aspiring calligraphers and hand-lettering artists to the core concepts and techniques that comprise the art of traditional calligraphy."--Back cover.