The Basics of Calligraphy and Lettering

The word calligraphy translates to beautiful handwriting. This art started as a utilitarian process but then evolved into creating dynamic and elegant artistic forms. In a world overflowing with computer fonts, people are increasingly drawn to beautiful handwritten text created... with an ordinary pen, a brush, and even a simple pencil. This book will be the perfect start to your journey into the world of calligraphy and lettering. Inside, you will find detailed instructions for depicting each letter of a variety of fonts. The authors of the book – experienced painters and calligraphy instructors – will make the process of learning lettering simple and enjoyable for artists of any skill level. This book will help you: • choose the right tools and materials for calligraphy and lettering; • master the variety of lines, strokes, and shapes that make up each font; • explore the diversity of fonts – from classic and elegant to stylish, unusual, and ultra-modern.

Author: ФЕРРАРО К., НЬЮХОЛЛ А.

Printhouse: AST

Series: Drawing Academy

Age restrictions: 12+

Year of publication: 2022

ISBN: 9785171485559

Number of pages: 192

Size: 290x220x17 mm

Cover type: hard

Weight: 800 g

ID: 1241147

The word calligraphy translates to beautiful handwriting. This art started as a utilitarian process but then evolved into creating dynamic and elegant artistic forms. In a world overflowing with computer fonts, people are increasingly drawn to beautiful handwritten text created with an ordinary pen, a brush, and even a simple pencil. This book will be the perfect start to your journey into the world of calligraphy and lettering. Inside, you will find detailed instructions for depicting each letter of a variety of fonts. The authors of the book – experienced painters and calligraphy instructors – will make the process of learning lettering simple and enjoyable for artists of any skill level. This book will help you: • choose the right tools and materials for calligraphy and lettering; • master the variety of lines, strokes, and shapes that make up each font; • explore the diversity of fonts – from classic and elegant to stylish, unusual, and ultra-modern.

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