Copperplate Calligraphy (Lettering, Calligraphy, Typography)
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No need for copper or plates to achieve the distinctive calligraphic script of eighteenth-century Europe ― just a pen, ink, and this comprehensive workbook will do. Master calligrapher Dick Jackson explains the basic strokes for almost all letters of the copperplate alphabet. Simple instructions and examples introduce the swirls, flourishes, strikings, and thick and thin strokes that make copperplate calligraphy a source of pleasure for the practitioner and a delight to the reader.
A historical introduction traces the growth of copperplate from its roots in the French ronde of the seventeenth century, to its adaptation by English clerks into their copybooks, and the development of the style known as round hand. In addition, guide sheets and instructions for individual letters and numbers offer aspiring calligraphers a practical approach to this enduring art form.
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Book Arts: Bookbinding, Lettering, Calligraphy & Typography
What is a book? Each of us may have a different definition but a book bound by hand can be a work of art. Dover has everything you need to know about book arts, from bookbinding to typography. Bookbinding titles contain detailed illustrated instructions for achieving beautiful hand-crafted volumes. Discover the history and manufacturing methods of papermaking and printmaking. You’ll find a treasure trove of hand lettering and lettering/font styles along with decorative elements, plus classic typographic image collections consisting of commercial signs, images, and fonts from rare sources. Unlock your creativity with these inspiring guides at www.doverpublications.com.
Publisher : Dover Publications
Publication date : December 16, 2015
Edition : First Edition, First
Language : English
Print length : 96 pages
ISBN-10 : 0486803864
ISBN-13 : 978-0486803869
Item Weight : 2.31 pounds
Dimensions : 8.27 x 0.2 x 11.02 inches
Part of series : Lettering, Calligraphy, Typography
Best Sellers Rank: #1,768,293 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #545 in Typography (Books) #730 in Calligraphy Guides #1,356 in Arts & Photography Study & Teaching
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