Title: The Complete Guide to Calligraphy: Master Scripts of the West and East, Step-by-Step with 45 Projects
Publisher: Firefly Books
Publication Date: 2006
Language: English
ISBN 10: 1554071798
ISBN 13: 9781554071791
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: New

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The most comprehensive guide to learning the art of calligraphy.

This step-by-step handbook to the ancient art of beautiful lettering includes the key scripts of the world: Europe's major Roman alphabets (including Versal and Copperplate), Greek, Cyrillic, Hebrew, Arabic, Chinese and Japanese.

Each of the 14 script-technique sections contains a wealth of information and instruction, including:

Letter anatomy
Pen techniques and control
Pens, brushes and nibs
Stroke sequences
Paper and other media
Left-handed techniques
Inks, paints and metallics
Common mistakes and problem-solving tips.

There are 50 authentic projects such as a kabbalah prayer in Hebrew, a fabric bag with Bedouin motif, an illuminated Celtic prayer, and a "hope, love and joy" talisman in Chinese.

Whether for learning this ancient skill or for crafting personalized cards and gifts, this book celebrates the sage advice of calligraphers worldwide: "The joy of calligraphy lies in its practical aspect."

About the Author

Ralph Cleminson is Professor of Slavonic Studies at the University of Portsmouth in England and Visiting Professor at the Central European University in Budapest. He is a specialist in medieval manuscripts and early-printed books, with a particular interest in development of writing systems.

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