Calligraphy is enjoying a resurgence in popularity, especially as many people now choose to create their own wedding invitations, birth announcements, and other cards, and to give them a special, personal touch. This is the ideal... [More]

Calligraphy is enjoying a resurgence in popularity, especially as many people now choose to create their own wedding invitations, birth announcements, and other cards, and to give them a special, personal touch. This is the ideal how-to guide for the beginner or intermediate calligrapher interested in expanding his or her repertoire with more than 50 drawing techniques. The lavishly illustrated book is a comprehensive manual that covers essential tools and materials, basic penmanship, hand position, and illumination. Each technique is illustrated by clear, full-color photographs. An extensive gallery section highlights a marvelous and inspiring range of different calligraphy effects. This new addition to our popular Encyclopedia of Art series has wide appeal for older children and adults. Hardcover book with jacket measures 9 in. x 9 in., 160 pages. Running Press, 2005. ISBN 0762420448 [Less]

The word calligraphy literally means "beautiful writing". Originally developed to stress the importance of culture, religion and philosophy, over time calligraphy in most languages has developed... [More]

The word calligraphy literally means "beautiful writing". Originally developed to stress the importance of culture, religion and philosophy, over time calligraphy in most languages has developed into a purely artistic expression. In Japan, kanji characters from the panese writing system are used in calligraphy. This book is an exploration of this Asian art form, and examines how calligraphic poetry developed in Japan. Author: Kunii Takezaki, Bob Godin ISBN: 9784805309254 Publisher: Tuttle [Less]

Therapeutic and rewarding, calligraphy is popular both as an art form and a form of relaxation – and here’s the perfect no-fuss, no-muss starter course!

From ninth-century Uncial to fifteenth-century Gothic to... [More]

Therapeutic and rewarding, calligraphy is popular both as an art form and a form of relaxation – and here’s the perfect no-fuss, no-muss starter course!

From ninth-century Uncial to fifteenth-century Gothic to nineteenth-century Script, this book explains the development of the major “hands” and shows how to master the basics.

Topics include supplies, strokes, pen angles, spacing, design and layout, italic lettering, Carolingian lettering, foundational lettering, plus much, much more.

Book specifications: hardback, 144 pgs., 11 in. x 8 1/2 in.
Publisher: Watson-Guptill, 2006. [Less]

Learn to master the four basic brushstrokes of Japanese ink painting and create beautiful brush paintings of your own!

Sumi-e is the classic painting style of Japan, and its graceful simplicity has been admired all over the world. ... [More]

Learn to master the four basic brushstrokes of Japanese ink painting and create beautiful brush paintings of your own!

Sumi-e is the classic painting style of Japan, and its graceful simplicity has been admired all over the world. This book is an ideal introduction to sumi-e, suitable for children 10 and up as well as adult beginners. Each new brushstroke is explained step by step, with easy-to-follow instructions. Sumi-e strokes build on one another, so that after learning just a few strokes, you will be able to paint a variety of elegant trees, flowers and animals. Paperback, 128 pages, 110 black and white illustrations.
ISBN:82305022. WATSON-GUPTILL [Less]

The ancient art of illuminating manuscripts is currently attracting many new enthusiasts among artists, art students, and lovers of calligraphy. The Bible of Illuminated Letters is a volume they’ll all want to add to their... [More]

The ancient art of illuminating manuscripts is currently attracting many new enthusiasts among artists, art students, and lovers of calligraphy. The Bible of Illuminated Letters is a volume they’ll all want to add to their collections.

The book presents step-by-step instructions for recreating twelve illuminated alphabets. Among them are Celtic, Saxon, Gothic, Romanesque, Modern Revival, and seven more, including several modern scripts. Detailed diagrams instruct on creating upper- and lower-case letters, as well as on ways for designing borders and decorations.

More ambitious students can also follow clear directions for gilding—decorating with gold leaf—as was originally done in medieval European monasteries.

This beautiful book also features a picture gallery of outstanding historical and contemporary illuminated letters, as well as a glossary and index. More than 400 inspiring color illustrations are included.

Book specifications: wirebound hardback, 256 pg., 6 1/2 in. x 8 in.
Publisher: Barron’s, 2006. [Less]