The Calligraphy Workbook: How to Master Broad Pen Scripts

George L. Thompson

ISBN 10: 0722511868 / ISBN 13: 9780722511862

Published by Thorsons Publishing Group/Sterling Publishing Co., Northamptionshire, UK / New York, NY, 1985

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Thorsons Publishing Group/Sterling Publishing Co., Northamptionshire, UK / New York, NY, 1985. Softcover/Trade Wraps. 2nd Printing by Line Number. Book is tight, square, and unmarked. Book Condition: Near Fine; light edge bumping. No DJ. Pictorial card stock wraps. Wraps are not bent or folded; spine is not creased or split; text is secure in binding. 160 pp 8vo oblong. Here is a unique method for gaining competence in the art of calligraphy. The author shows how to master the four basic scripts from which all western scripts are derived- uncial, round hand, black letter, and italic. The method employed uses large movements to fix the required strokes in the mind, since it is easy to see the subtitles and mechanics of a large letter, and these are scaled down as skill is acquired. A clean very presentable copy.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Calligraphy Workbook: How to Master Broad Pen Scripts
• Publisher: Thorsons Publishing Group/Sterling Publishing Co., Northamptionshire, UK / New York, NY
• Publication Date: 1985
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0722511868
• ISBN 13: 9780722511862
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Printing: 2nd Printing
• Condition: Near Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
• Seller catalogs:
  • Art/Music/Motion Pictures/Television
  • Journalism/Writing

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Synopsis

Here's a unique method for gaining competence in the art of Calligraphy. Anyone mastering the scripts demonstrated here will be well equipped to start an advanced course in Calligraphy. CONTENTS: Introduction; Four Easy Scripts; Uncial; Round hand; Black letter; Italic; How to make your own pens; Guidelines.