featuring Cari Ferraro, Eugene Metcalf, Arthur Newhall & John Stevens.
.PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC
Place of Publication, Distribution, etc.
Lake Forest, CA, USA :
Name of Publisher, Distributor, etc.
Walter Foster,
Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.
2018.
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Specific Material Designation and Extent of Item
239 pages :
Other Physical Details
illustrations (chiefly color) ;
Dimensions
32 cm
CONTENTS NOTE
Text of Note
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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SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
Text of Note
"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.