Calligraphy for the Beginner
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Calligraphy for the Beginner by Tom Gourdie
The perfect handbook for those wanting to develop their skill in the fascinating art of lettering. Calligraphy is a fascinating art which doesn’t require expensive equipment or much space. This classic book is the ideal introduction to calligraphy for beginners with helpful advice on holding your pen, maintaining a good posture and using appropriate lighting. Tom Gourdie, himself a past master of the art, supplies you with a wealth of different alphabets and shows you how each may be applied by drawing, painting, carving or writing with a broad lettering pen. The book is divided into fourteen stages which ensure you get a comprehensive grasp of the craft, from letter height and line spacing to capitals and numerals. Whether you are a beginner or an intermediate calligrapher, find out what materials and equipment are most suitable for you, and get started on producing beautiful letters.
Tom Gourdie MBE, DA, FSSI (1913-2005) was a prominent Scottish calligrapher, artist and teacher. One of the leading British calligraphers for many years, his book Calligraphy for the Beginner has been a standard in the field for more than three decades.
| SKU | Nicht verfügbar |
| ISBN 13 | 9781912217533 |
| ISBN 10 | 1912217538 |
| Titel | Calligraphy for the Beginner |
| Autor | Tom Gourdie |
| Buchzustand | Nicht verfügbar |
| Bindungsart | Paperback |
| Verlag | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| Erscheinungsjahr | 2018-04-05 |
| Seitenanzahl | 64 |
| Hinweis auf dem Einband | Die Abbildung des Buches dient nur Illustrationszwecken, die tatsächliche Bindung, das Cover und die Auflage können sich davon unterscheiden. |
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