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The Calligrapher's Bible David Harris

The Calligrapher's Bible By David Harris

The Calligrapher's Bible by David Harris


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Summary

A comprehensive guide for all calligraphers, whether amateurs or professionals, this book contains over 100 different alphabets with detailed instructions on how to draw all the letters. It contains information about tools and materials, basic layouts and illumination and ornamentation.

The Calligrapher's Bible Summary

The Calligrapher's Bible: 100 Complete Alphabets and How to Draw Them by David Harris

A comprehensive guide of over 100 different alphabets for calligraphers of all levels. This comprehensive, wiro-bound guide to the art of fine penmanship is the ultimate easy-to use reference book for anyone interested in creating these elegant letterforms. Discover over 100 beautifully crafted calligraphic hands with step-by-step pen strokes and common group structures, and explore points of interest within each hand to ensure correct representation of the characters. An extensive preparatory section shows you essential tools, materials and basic techniques to allow you to extend your repertoire with ease, learn new hands and refine your art.

About David Harris

David Harris is an internationally recognised calligrapher who worked at several London design studios and advertising agencies before establishing his own design group. Subsequently, he took a teaching post at Exeter College of Art and Design, teaching lettering and calligraphy. He is the author of other books on the art of lettering and calligraphy.

Table of Contents

Introduction Preparation Tools and Materials Preparing to Write Layout Basics The Hands The Hands Selector Roman Post Roman Insular Gothic Renaissance Baroque Modern Illumination and Ornamentation Decorating with Gold Glossary Index Credits

Additional information

GOR009498533
9781912217694
1912217694
The Calligrapher's Bible: 100 Complete Alphabets and How to Draw Them by David Harris
Used - Very Good
Hardback
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
20180628
256
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