The Beauty of the Hebrew Letter
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The Beauty of the Hebrew Letter by Izzy Pludwinski
An expansive history and exploration of the art of Hebrew calligraphy
This is one superbly beautiful book, and an important one* Alphabet Journal *
A treat for the eyes and mind * Publishers Weekly *
Izzy Pludwinski has an artist's eyes and the disciplined hands of a master scribe. In this beautiful book he writes from the heart with deep understanding of the techniques and rhythms of traditional and modern Hebrew letterforms and shows us how the aleph-bet continues to evolve, versatile and beautiful, as a vitally expressive contemporary art form. -- Donald Jackson
Izzy Pludwinski is an artist, an artisan, and a master teacher. His letterforms sing and soar ... This work is a gift that deserves to be given to all whom we love, and to all whom we wish to introduce to the breathtaking beauty of Hebrew script. -- Marc Michael Epstein
... profusely illustrated with examples from thousands of years ago to the present day; running the gamut from polished, consistent letterforms to wildly abstract expressions of the alphabet - including three dimensional carved examples and even street graffiti. For an overview of the possibilities for beauty offered by Hebrew letters there is no better resource than this book. -- Jerry Kelly
... this is a book for font enthusiasts, lovers of Judaica, and those passionate about the minutiae and range of the written form. * Hyperallergic *
[a] magisterial examination of the evolution and practice of the Hebrew letter and its calligraphy -- David A. Andelman * The Fellowship of American Bibliographic Societies Journal *
A treat for the eyes and mind * Publishers Weekly *
Izzy Pludwinski has an artist's eyes and the disciplined hands of a master scribe. In this beautiful book he writes from the heart with deep understanding of the techniques and rhythms of traditional and modern Hebrew letterforms and shows us how the aleph-bet continues to evolve, versatile and beautiful, as a vitally expressive contemporary art form. -- Donald Jackson
Izzy Pludwinski is an artist, an artisan, and a master teacher. His letterforms sing and soar ... This work is a gift that deserves to be given to all whom we love, and to all whom we wish to introduce to the breathtaking beauty of Hebrew script. -- Marc Michael Epstein
... profusely illustrated with examples from thousands of years ago to the present day; running the gamut from polished, consistent letterforms to wildly abstract expressions of the alphabet - including three dimensional carved examples and even street graffiti. For an overview of the possibilities for beauty offered by Hebrew letters there is no better resource than this book. -- Jerry Kelly
... this is a book for font enthusiasts, lovers of Judaica, and those passionate about the minutiae and range of the written form. * Hyperallergic *
[a] magisterial examination of the evolution and practice of the Hebrew letter and its calligraphy -- David A. Andelman * The Fellowship of American Bibliographic Societies Journal *
Born in Brooklyn and now living in Israel, Izzy Pludwinski has worked as a professional calligrapher for over 40 years, teaching the subject in both England and Israel and Jerusalem and holding one-man shows of his work in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, London and Tokyo. He has worked on a number of prestigious calligraphic projects including work for the US and Israeli governments and is the designer of a number of Hebrew fonts. His website is at http://www.impwriter.com
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| ISBN 13 | 9781800817777 |
| ISBN 10 | 1800817770 |
| Title | The Beauty of the Hebrew Letter |
| Author | Izzy Pludwinski |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Profile Books Ltd |
| Year published | 2023-08-24 |
| Number of pages | 240 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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