Calligraphy and hand-lettering Books

Book SynopsisLearn the art of modern hand lettering, and create adorable banners, with By Hand: A Modern Lettering Kit!This kit includes:* Miniature watercolor brush.* Two pots of watercolor paint.* 10 miniature banner sheets, with holes for hanging.* 20 printed, instructional art paper cards.* 10 blank art paper cards.* White string for banners.* 32-page miniature book.

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Book SynopsisBy Hand brings a personal, intimate approach to the world of hand lettering, with the loose, brush styles of letterer Nicole Miyuki Santo, airy photography, and a range of projects, including stationery, decor, and entertaining.

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Book SynopsisDana Tanamachi, the Brooklyn-based typographer whose exquisite hand-lettered murals fueled a chalk-writing trend, offers 3 sets of alphabet stencils for all-purpose craft projects.Inspired by the contemporary aesthetic of rendering type by hand, celebrated designer Dana Tanamachi shares 3 sets of alphabet stencils (two large (9cm x 15cm) and 1 small (7cm x 5cm), all upper case) to create wall compositions, monogram t-shirts and jackets, personalize journals and school supplies, embroider pillows, and host parties filled with customized cakes and banners. With beautiful photographs and simple tutorials, you’ll find endless ways to decorate with type and joy in discovering the happy imperfections unique to your own application.

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Book SynopsisShowcases the best recent research on epigraphy across the medieval Islamic worldTrade Review"Inscriptions of the Medieval Islamic World explores the importance of epigraphic languages stretching from Spain to the Crimea between the 7th and 16th century CE. This landmark volume offers fresh interdisciplinary insights on the significance of the written word, prompting renewed attention on one the Islamic world's most pivotal art forms." -Christiane Gruber, University of Michigan

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Book SynopsisThis gorgeous gift book displays the truth of God's Word through creative expression. For both those new to the Bible and seasoned readers, Hand Lettered Truth allows people to see Scripture with new eyes through elegant hand lettering designs from artist Debbie Bratton. Debbie began lettering in 2014 as a way to meditate on the word of God, using art to bring the Bible to life in a fresh way. She has since carved out a following on Instagram and Etsy of other creatives who find inspiration in her unique, artistic treatment of Scripture. Debbie's attention to detail and creativity make this a treasured and meaningful gift for any occasion.

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Book SynopsisHave faith in your art! The bestselling author of Hand Lettering for Relaxation, Amy Latta, is here to guide you through hand lettering techniques so you can de-stress and decorate your life with Psalms and proverbs: “As for me and my home we will serve the Lord.” “His banner over me is love.” “Delight yourself in the Lord and He will give you the desires of your heart.” These uplifting quotes will inspire and encourage you long after you complete your hand lettering journey. As you learn the art of calligraphy, you can dwell in peace of the word of God and find a new way to celebrate Him with your devotion. Each page is printed on high-quality art paper so at the end of each lesson you can inscribe your finished quote on a beautiful decorated page that you can keep for your own home and family or gift it to another. Each tutorial teaches a new hand lettering technique or doodle related to the religious theme, which makes for unique art and differentiates the content from Amy's previous hand lettering books. This book includes 40 tutorials.

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Book SynopsisIn The Lettering Workshops, you'll learn all about the art and practice of drawing letters using hands-on techniques in five workshops across 30 lessons! Whether you're a beginner or a professional graphic designer, you'll quickly learn how to develop and advance your lettering skills. In this richly illustrated book of lessons and exercises,

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Book SynopsisProvides an anthology and summation of the work of one of the world's leading historians of Chinese painting and calligraphy. This book gives a sweeping tour through the history of Chinese painting and calligraphy as it offers and revised views on a broad range of important subjects.Trade ReviewOne of Choice's Outstanding Academic Titles for 2015 "Fong is perhaps the preeminent scholar of Chinese art history integrated with a Western art historical perspective... This work is, in many ways, his comprehensive summation of over 50 years of work... The book is absolutely essential to any library that has a section devoted to the art of China. The book is also wonderfully designed and made."--ChoiceTable of ContentsList of Illustrations vii Chronology of China xxi Foreword and Acknowledgements xxiii Calligraphy, Sculpture, and Paiting are One, But Sometimes Two or Three Jerome Silbergeld 1 1 Calligraphy and Painting as One 19 2 Gu Kaizhi's Admonitions Scroll 57 3 The Han-Tang Miracle at Dunhuang 109 4 Two Dong Yuans: Dual Paradigms of Naturalism and Calligraphic Expression 179 5 Sacred and Humanistic: Five Hundred Luohans at Daitokuji 215 6 Deconstructing Founding Paradigms: Landscape Painting after Mastering Representation 271 7 Wang Hui's Great Synthesis and Shitao's No-Method 319 8 Art and History: Zhang Daqian, In and Out of the Twentieth Century 383 Bibliography 425 Index-Glossary 451 Image Credits 478

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Book SynopsisA companion to the prize-winning exhibition catalogue Illuminating the Renaissance: The Triumph of Flemish Manuscript Painting in Europe. This volume contains thirteen selected papers presented at the two conferences held in conjunction with the exhibition.

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