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.>

Info autore

Tom Gourdie MBE, DA, FSSI (1913-2005) was a prominent Scottish calligrapher, artist and teacher. One of the leading British calligraphers for many years, his book Calligraphy for the Beginner has been a standard in the field for more than three decades.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Tom Gourdie, Gourdie Tom
• Editore: Bloomsbury Academic
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 30.04.2018
• EAN: 9781912217533
• ISBN: 978-1-912217-53-3
• Pagine: 64
• Categorie: Guide e manuali > Hobby, casa > Idee creative; Scienze umane, arte, musica > Arte > Architettura d'interni, design; Typography & lettering, Art forms, The Arts: art forms, Typography and lettering, Drawing and drawings in pen or brush and ink