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"THE ART OF CALLIGRAPHY" INSTRUCTION BOOK, HARDCOVER by DAVID HARRIS 1530 Most Books We List - Are At Our Wholesale Cost - Why? We only list them to attract new traffic to our store and for the convenience of our existing buyers. (Oh yea...and we wont jack you on shipping like many sellers still do) (We only sell new books.) Books Ship Free - With The Purchase Of Any Art Easel or Paint Kit Package We Sell "THE ART OF CALLIGRAPHY" Here is a comprehensive guide explaining everything you need to know to master the skills and techniques of beautiful writing. Beginning with a review of Western calligraphy from antiquity to today’s electronic age, The Art of Calligraphy helps the reader choose equipment–brushes, pens, pencils, papers, and inks–and then shows exactly how to hold and angle the pen to produce every letter of the alphabet in a number of different scripts. Detailed practical instruction: Key elements of letter anatomy are explained in detail–step-by-step constructions show each essential step in creating the distinctive characteristics of 26 styles. All the major Latin-based scripts are included–from Roman Imperial and Caroline to Gothic, Renaissance, and Copperplate scripts. Easy-to-follow examples: The Art of Calligraphy features the very best historical and contemporary examples of each style, offering guidance and inspiration in this age of computer-generated type. Soon you will be ready to use your exquisite penmanship to personalize stationery or enhance other special gifts and objects. Combining instructional diagrams with outstanding examples from Western masters, The Art of Calligraphy is a unique introduction to hand lettering. It is an authoritative reference as well as a source of inspiration for any artist. Hard Cover 128pp, Published March 2008 Biography David Harris is an internationally renowned teacher of calligraphy. He began his career in graphic design, concentrating on lettering. He became senior lecturer specializing in calligraphy and lettering in what is now the University of Plymouth in the UK. While there, he initiated the highly successful International Lettering and Calligraphy course.David Harris now concentrates on his own calligraphic and type design work and running his design studio. He is the author of Calligraphy, Inspiration, Innovation, and Communication, and his work has appeared in numerous publications. You may be also interested in... ELMWOOD TABLE TOP EASEL, OIL W/C ACRYLIC PAINTS ART SET ...On Sale Now THE 'ART OF RUBBER STAMPING' INSTRUCTION BOOK, NEW ...On Sale Now OIL ACRYLIC WATERCOLOR PAINTING EASEL $300 ART SUPPLIES ...On Sale Now 'THE COMPLETE OIL PAINTER' ART INSTRUCTION BOOK ...On Sale Now 36 PAINT TUBES, 5 CANVASES, 27 BRUSHES, MEGA VALUE SET NEW, 132 FULL COLOR PAGES, INTERMEDIATE LEVEL, 40% OFF! ONE OF EBAY'S MOST POPULAR GIFTS FOR MOTHERS DAY! 62 PAINT TUBES, 5 CANVASES, 24 BRUSHES, AND MUCH MORE PLUS FREE SHIPPING! THE ESSENTIAL REFERENCE FOR BEGINNING TO PROFESSIONAL ARTISTS Bid With Confidence! My 'Business Cards'... Add - FMPGURU - To Your 'eBay Favorite Sellers List’
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