Calligraphy for the Beginner

The perfect handbook for those wanting to develop their skill in the fascinating art of lettering. Calligraphy is a fascinating art which doesn''t require expensive equipment or much space. This classic book is the ideal introduction to calligraphy for beginners with helpful advice on holding your pen, maintaining a good posture and using appropriate lighting.Tom Gourdie, himself a past master of the art, supplies you with a wealth of different alphabets and shows you how each may be applied by drawing, painting, carving or writing with a broad lettering pen. The book is divided into fourteen stages which ensure you get a comprehensive grasp of the craft, from letter height and line spacing to capitals and numerals.Whether you are a beginner or an intermediate calligrapher, find out what materials and equipment are most suitable for you, and get started on producing beautiful letters.>

Product details

• Authors: Tom Gourdie, Gourdie Tom
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.04.2018
• EAN: 9781912217533
• ISBN: 978-1-912217-53-3
• No. of pages: 64
• Dimensions: 188 mm x 276 mm x 6 mm
• Subjects: Guides > Hobby, home > Creative design; Humanities, art, music > Art > Interior design, design; Typography & lettering, Art forms, The Arts: art forms, Typography and lettering, Drawing and drawings in pen or brush and ink