Italic and Copperplate Calligraphy

Häftad, Engelska, 2011

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Beskrivning

Italic and copperplate are easily the most popular styles among today's calligraphers.This volums brings something fresh to a field increasingly crowded with how-to primers: intermediate level advice for those looking to advance to the next level.Well illustrated step-by-step instructions by an expert calligrapher explain every detail of mastering the two hands, from the basics of posture and practice to tips on texture, colour, and commercial calligraphy.Although geared toward intermediate level calligraphers, this volume includes introductory chapters that can bring enthusiastic beginners up to speed.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2011-03-25
Mått:214 x 279 x 14 mm
Vikt:764 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:192
Förlag:Dover Publications Inc.
ISBN:9780486477497

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Typografi och kalligrafi inom Kultur

Mer om författaren

A Professor of Art at Long Island University and a commercial calligrapher and lettering artist, Eleanor Winters' calligraphic art has been exhibited in museums and galleries throughout the United States and Europe.

Innehållsförteckning

AcknowledgmentsIntroductionPART 1—THE BASICSCHAPTER 1 Italic and Copperplate / Italic or CopperplateChapter 2 Tools & Materials, Light, Posture, PracticeChapter 3 A Review of the Basics: Information Common to Both Italic & CopperplateChapter 4 A Review of the Basics: Italic Rules & LetterformsChapter 5 A Review of the Basics: Copperplate Rules & LetterformsPART 2—CALLIGRAPHY CONTINUED: LETTER VARIATIONS Chapter 6 Variations in SizeChapter 7 Variations in Form: The MinusculesChapter 8 Variations in Form: The CapitalsChapter 9 Variations in Weight & ProportionsChapter 10 FlourishingChapter 11 Calligraphic HandwritingPART 3—DESIGN & PROJECTSChapter 12 TextureChapter 13 ColorChapter 14 Layout & Design—Your Own Choice of TextChapter 15 Layout & Design—Commercial Calligraphy or Getting the Job DoneChapter 16 To ContinueAppendix: Guide LinesIndex