Calligraphy for the Beginner

Calligraphy for the Beginner

by TomGourdie (Author), Tom Gourdie (Author)

Synopsis

As an introduction to calligraphy, the author, himself a past master of the art, supplies many different alphabets and shows how each may be applied by drawing, painting, carving or writing with a broad lettering pen. He also gives advice on materials that are most suitable. This is one of the classic books in the field.

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More Information

Format: Paperback
Pages: 64
Publisher: Herbert Press
Published: 05 Apr 2018

ISBN 10: 1912217538
ISBN 13: 9781912217533
Book Overview: As an introduction to calligraphy, the author, himself a past master of the art, supplies many different alphabets and shows how each may be applied by drawing, painting, carving or writing with a broad lettering pen. He also gives advice on materials that are most suitable.

Author Bio
Tom Gourdie MBE, DA , FSSI (1913-2005) was a prominent Scottish calligrapher, artist and teacher. One of the leading British calligraphers for many years, his book Calligraphy for the Beginner has been a standard in the field for more than three decades.