Eleanor Winters

Italic and Copperplate Calligraphy (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In recent years, calligraphy has evolved from an esoteric art form to an everyday pursuit for artists, students, and amateurs. This guide for novices with some experience offers the chance to advance to the next level. Well-illustrated, step-by-step instructions by an expert calligrapher explain every detail of the two most popular calligraphic alphabets.

Author Eleanor Winters introduces the Italic hand, which originated during the Renaissance, and the Copperplate style, which dominated European calligraphy during the eighteenth century. Her three-part approach begins with a review of the basics, advancing to variations in letter size, form, weight, and flourishes. It concludes with a wealth of advice on layout and design as well as inspiration for original projects.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Dover Publications
• Erscheinungstermin: 10. April 2013
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9780486275130
• Artikelnr.: 39865147

Autorenporträt

A Professor of Art at Long Island University and a commercial calligrapher and lettering artist, Eleanor Winters is the author of Dover's Mastering Copperplate Calligraphy. Her calligraphic art has been exhibited in museums and galleries throughout the United States and Europe.

Inhaltsangabe

Acknowledgments Introduction PART 1—THE BASICS CHAPTER 1 Italic and
Copperplate / Italic or Copperplate Chapter 2 Tools & Materials, Light,
Posture, Practice Chapter 3 A Review of the Basics: Information Common to
Both Italic & Copperplate Chapter 4 A Review of the Basics: Italic Rules &
Letterforms Chapter 5 A Review of the Basics: Copperplate Rules &
Letterforms PART 2—CALLIGRAPHY CONTINUED: LETTER VARIATIONS Chapter 6
Variations in Size Chapter 7 Variations in Form: The Minuscules Chapter 8
Variations in Form: The Capitals Chapter 9 Variations in Weight &
Proportions Chapter 10 Flourishing Chapter 11 Calligraphic Handwriting PART
3—DESIGN & PROJECTS Chapter 12 Texture Chapter 13 Color Chapter 14 Layout &
Design—Your Own Choice of Text Chapter 15 Layout & Design—Commercial
Calligraphy or Getting the Job Done Chapter 16 To Continue Appendix: Guide
Lines Index