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This expertly presented volume covers all aspects of the art of 'beautiful writing', setting out the essential tools needed, teaching all the basic strokes to form letters, and providing a rich variety of templates to work from. A dozen alphabets are illustrated, showing pen angles, strokes and common group structures, along with a section on using a computer to create digital calligraphy. The projects offer practical ideas for using calligraphy in all kinds of ways, explaining techniques such as embossing, gilding and bookbinding. With an inspirational gallery of examples and clear step-by-step guidance, this manual is perfect for both beginners and experienced calligraphers.

Table of Contents
Introduction 6 The origins of calligraphy 8 Getting started 16 Alphabets 34 Calligraphic techniques 84 Gallery 118 Calligraphic projects 130 Glossary 250 Suppliers 252 Index 254 Acknowledgements 256

Art of Creative Lettering: Calligraphy

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      Publisher: Anness Publishing
      Publication Date: 07/06/2017
      ISBN13: 9781780195209, 978-1780195209
      ISBN10: 1780195206
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      This expertly presented volume covers all aspects of the art of 'beautiful writing', setting out the essential tools needed, teaching all the basic strokes to form letters, and providing a rich variety of templates to work from. A dozen alphabets are illustrated, showing pen angles, strokes and common group structures, along with a section on using a computer to create digital calligraphy. The projects offer practical ideas for using calligraphy in all kinds of ways, explaining techniques such as embossing, gilding and bookbinding. With an inspirational gallery of examples and clear step-by-step guidance, this manual is perfect for both beginners and experienced calligraphers.

      Table of Contents
      Introduction 6 The origins of calligraphy 8 Getting started 16 Alphabets 34 Calligraphic techniques 84 Gallery 118 Calligraphic projects 130 Glossary 250 Suppliers 252 Index 254 Acknowledgements 256

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