The World Encyclopedia of Calligraphy: The Ultimate Compendium on the Art of Fine Writing-History, Craft, Technique

by Christopher Calderhead (Editor), Holly Cohen (Editor)

Overview

Discover the sophisticated beauty of calligraphy from around the world with this comprehensive, one-of-a-kind resource. Using visual examples accompanied by expert commentary, The World Encyclopedia of Calligraphy features 55 living scripts, including: Carolingian (Roman), Japanese Hiragana (Japanese), Thuluth (Arabic), Ü-Chen (Tibetan), and Yerushalmi (Hebrew). Each script includes an overview of its origins, traditions, and unique characteristics while an expanded description includes the kind of writing system used, the direction and sequence of the lines of continuous text, distinctions between majuscule and minuscule, and the principal writing tool. Both a step-by-step guide and sumptuous visual tour, this groundbreaking collection will teach and inspire novices, experts, and admirers alike.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781402797415
Publisher:	Sterling
Publication date:	10/02/2012
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	320
File size:	94 MB
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Editorial Reviews

This lusciously illustrated book seems to be intended more as a reference resource than as a guidebook, but it functions well as both because of the authors' thorough treatment of form and attention to detail. Style sheets for dozens of alphabets with stroke-by-stroke analysis of each letter are included. Calderhead (Calligraphy Studio) and calligrapher Cohen explore beautifully handwritten texts in many languages and alphabets from regions around the world, discussing history and technique throughout. A few chapters specifically address writing instruments and other equipment. Hobbyist calligraphers, designers, and art students are likely to enjoy this encyclopedia.

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