Calligraphy Alphabets for Beginners
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Calligraphy Alphabets for Beginners by Mary Noble
This is a complete beginner's guide to learning how to do calligraphy. It starts with a brief history and a discussion of all the materials and equipment that will be needed. It then explores in depth 15 of the most commonly used alphabet styles, with emphasis on developing rhythm in writing by building up experience in similarly formed letter shapes, and practising combining them in repetitive exercises. The final section explores the use of colour and gold to enliven the pages. All in all, this is the ideal guide for anyone wanting to take up calligraphy.
' This is a great starting point' Good Book Guide (October 2008) For clarity, attention to detail and not being diverted from the avowed purpose of the book, you'd have to give this 12 out of 10ArtBookReview.net (31/10/08) 'This comprehensive guide to calligraphy techniques from A&C Black is packed with over 250 photographs, detailed guides for producing the essential calligraphy shapes and strokes for each letter' Simply cords mag
Mary Noble is a freelance calligrapher. She is a Fellow of the Society of Scribes and Illuminators and she is the past chairman of the Calligraphy & Lettering Arts Society. She is the co-author oftwo previous calligraphy handbooks. Janet Mehigan studied with the Society of Scribes and Illuminators and is an Honoured Fellow. A freelance calligrapher, she also teaches calligraphy and painting in Adult Education. She has co-authored two previous books with Mary Noble.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781408107577 |
| ISBN 10 | 1408107570 |
| Title | Calligraphy Alphabets for Beginners |
| Author | Mary Noble |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| Year published | 2008-08-04 |
| Number of pages | 256 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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