Calligraphy by Maryanne Grebenstein

Calligraphy by Maryanne Grebenstein

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Summary

Allows novices to teach themselves the beautiful art form of calligraphy. This book traces the development of the major "hands" or lettering styles that have evolved since its origins in the Middle Ages: Uncial (9th century); Carolingian (11th century); Gothic (15th century); Italic (15th century); and Script (19th century).

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Calligraphy by Maryanne Grebenstein

For anyone who's ever been wowed by the writing on a wedding invitation rather than the reception.for anyone who's ever studied the calligraphy on a wine list rather than the chianti.this is the ideal book It's a comprehensive calligraphy course between covers, taught by a distinguished calligrapher. From ninth-century Uncial to fifteenth-century Gothic to nineteenth-century Script, the book explains the development of the major hands and shows how to master the basics. Topics include supplies, strokes, pen angles, spacing, design and layout, italic lettering, Carolingian lettering, foundational lettering, plus much, much more. Therapeutic and rewarding, calligraphy is popular both as an art form and a form of relaxation--and here's the perfect no-fuss, no-muss starter course
Maryanne Grebenstein is a professional calligrapher who owns and operates her own calligraphy studio, The Abbey Studio. She has taught introductory calligraphy for more than ten years.
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ISBN 13 9780823005536
ISBN 10 0823005534
Title Calligraphy
Author Maryanne Grebenstein
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Watson-Guptill Publications
Year published 2006-09-01
Number of pages 144
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.