Calligraphy for dummies

Jim Bennett

Book - 2007

Presents an introduction to the basic techniques of writing calligraphy, describing the tools and the Italic, Blackletter, and Roman alphabets, and containing instructions on how to create documents, invitations, certificates, and other projects.

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Published
Hoboken, N.J. : Wiley 2007.
Language
English
Main Author
Jim Bennett (-)
Physical Description
xvi, 314 p. : ill. ; 28 cm
Bibliography
Includes index.
ISBN
9780470117712
  • Introduction
  • Part I. Yes, You Can Do Calligraphy!
  • Chapter 1. Doing Calligraphy Can Be as Easy as ABC
  • Chapter 2. Peeking Inside the Calligrapher's Toolbox
  • Chapter 3. Putting Your Pen to Paper
  • Part II. The Amazing, Incredible Italic Alphabet
  • Chapter 4. Taking a Few Baby Steps with Italic
  • Chapter 5. Doing Italic with a Calligraphy Pen
  • Chapter 6. Perfecting the Italic Alphabet
  • Chapter 7. Turning Up the "Wow! Factor" with Variations and Embellishments
  • Part III. Expanding Your Repertoire
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