The World Encyclopedia Of Calligraphy

Author : Christopher Calderhead,Holly Cohen
Publisher : Sterling
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2018-10-02
Category : Art
ISBN : 1454930381

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The World Encyclopedia of Calligraphy by Christopher Calderhead,Holly Cohen Pdf

This groundbreaking international tour of calligraphy now features a sumptuous new foil-stamped cover. Showcasing the work of a roster of artists, it features more than 60 scripts drawn by experts from America to Tibet. Reflecting the diversity of contemporary calligraphy, it includes lessons and exercises that teach 28 alphabets, including Arabic, Chinese, Hebrew, Japanese, and Roman. This unique volume explores each script's history, while beautiful step-by-step instructions and examples offer inspiration and guidance.

Author : Denise Lach
Publisher : Thames & Hudson
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : Calligraphy
ISBN : 050051819X

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Journeys in Calligraphy by Denise Lach Pdf

Scripts from around the world can serve as striking and original sources of design inspiration. Not only do scripts and alphabets form bridges between cultures, but their history and the stories they tell are the perfect springboard for calligraphic experimentation. From India to Ethiopia, Tibet and beyond, Denise Lach has travelled widely in the world of script. Here, she documents complex and simple characters, playful shapes and vibrant colours, which she then translates into her own visual art. She demonstrates the exciting design possibilities offered by script: you can repeat, turn, mirror and rotate letters; you can also experiment with rhythms, contrasts, colours and line widths. In addition to calligraphic techniques, Lach introduces examples from printmaking, fabric printing, collage making and digital techniques. Brimming with beautifully photographed works of art - on paper, stone, fabric or ceramic material - Journeys in Calligraphy will take you to many surprising destinations.

Author : Denise Lach
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Calligraphie
ISBN : 0500291217

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Calligraphy by Denise Lach Pdf

An invaluable sourcebook for both enthusiastic beginners and experienced calligraphers who wish to let their imaginations run free

Author : Eleanor Winters
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2000-05-08
Category : Art
ISBN : 9780486409511

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Mastering Copperplate Calligraphy by Eleanor Winters Pdf

Practical guide teaches elegant 18th-century writing style. Each letterform demonstrated stroke by stroke with clear explanation. Write quotations, poems, invitations, more. Numerous black-and-white illus. Bibliography.

Author : Marc Drogin
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 225 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 1989-11-01
Category : Design
ISBN : 9780486261423

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Medieval Calligraphy by Marc Drogin Pdf

Spirited history and comprehensive instruction manual covers 13 styles (ca. 4th–15th centuries). Excellent photographs; directions for duplicating medieval techniques with modern tools. "Vastly rewarding and illuminating." — American Artist.

Author : Margaret Shepherd
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 142 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 1981
Category : Architecture
ISBN : UOM:39015006809308

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Capitals for Calligraphy by Margaret Shepherd Pdf

Author : Fayeq S. Oweis
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 334 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2007-12-30
Category : Art
ISBN : 9780313070310

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Encyclopedia of Arab American Artists by Fayeq S. Oweis Pdf

The rich history and culture of the Arab American people is found in the passionate works of its artists. Whether they be traditional media such as painting and calligraphy, or more sophisticated media such as digital work and installation, the pieces represent the beauty of heritage, the struggles of growing up in war-torn countries, the identity conflicts of female artists in male-dominated societies, and the issues surrounding migration to a Western culture very different from one's own. Many of the artists included here, though their works appear in museums and galleries throughout the world, have never before been featured in a reference book. Interviews conducted by the author provide a personal look into the experiences and creative processes of these artists. Artists included: *Etel Adnan *Wasma Chorbachi *Nihad Dukhan *Kahlil Gibran *Sari Khoury *Emily Jacir *Sari Khoury *Mamoun Sakkal *Mary Tuma *Madiha Umar *Afaf Zurayk

Author : Epictetus,Claude Mediavilla
Publisher : Shambhala Publications
Page : 66 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : STANFORD:36105111877408

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Virtue and Happiness by Epictetus,Claude Mediavilla Pdf

Claude Mediavilla brings to the Greek text his training as both a painter and calligrapher, marrying modern variants of both medium and style with classical forms in a way that brings Epictetus' words to life with beauty and startling immediacy. Calligraphy (from the Greek for "beautiful writing") is an art where word and image meet, where the artist strives to give visual expression to the meaning of words in a way that transcends the text while remaining completely faithful to it. It is a discipline that has been invested with spiritual significance wherever it has arisen--and it has arisen throughout the world in every age, in virtually every language, culture, and religion. The Shambhala Calligraphy series is a collection of books devoted to contemporary expressions of this "art of the word," featuring contemporary calligraphers' striking new interpretations of texts that have been traditional subjects for calligraphic interpretation. Whether in Arabic, Greek, Hebrew, Latin, or Chinese pictographs, the characters, words, and sentences are brought to life anew here in a choreography of mind, hand, and heart by which letter and spirit fuse in a single stroke.

Author : American Library Association
Publisher : Chicago : American Library Association ; London : Adamantine Press
Page : 936 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 1986
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : UOM:39015064855367

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ALA World Encyclopedia of Library and Information Services by American Library Association Pdf

Entries cover important individuals, institutions, organizations, technologic developments, concepts, procedures, and libraries around the world.

Author : David Harris
Publisher : DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2005-05-24
Category : Art
ISBN : 0756613043

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The Art of Calligraphy by David Harris Pdf

Traces the history of Western calligraphy, demonstrates various scripts, and shows manuscripts and inscriptions from the past

Author : Diana Hardy Wilson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 191 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : Calligraphy
ISBN : OCLC:22615783

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The Encyclopedia of Calligraphy Techniques by Diana Hardy Wilson Pdf

Author : Geoffrey Ashall Glaister
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 592 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Reference
ISBN : UOM:39015037434605

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Encyclopedia of the Book by Geoffrey Ashall Glaister Pdf

It is an all-encompassing encyclopedia which covers all aspects of the book-- from specific biographies of publishers, book designers, printers, etc.-- and histories of the book's development from all angles.

Author : Jen Wagner
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2017-08-17
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781440351037

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Happy Hand Lettering by Jen Wagner Pdf

Create a More Beautiful World with a Little Hand-Lettered Love! Messages from your own hand are an intimate and powerful means of expression and communication. Happy Hand Lettering offers you instruction and encouragement to begin creating beautifully written words right away. From selecting the best tools and supplies, to forming your first simple letters, everything you need to begin your calligraphic journey is here. • Learn beginning-level techniques for brush lettering, nib lettering and modern lettering as you progress from strokes to letters and from words to phrases. • Discover ideas for using your new lettering skills in a practical way--envelopes, gift tags, decor and more. • Brush up on composition basics, typography terms and an exploration of a variety of mediums. Enjoy the process of learning something new. Start crafting hopeful and happy messages today!

Author : Maryam D. Ekhtiar
Publisher : Metropolitan Museum of Art
Page : 159 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2018-09-03
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781588396303

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How to Read Islamic Calligraphy by Maryam D. Ekhtiar Pdf

"For centuries, Islamic calligraphy has mesmerized viewers with its beauty, sophistication, and seemingly endless variety of styles. How to Read Islamic Calligraphy offers new perspectives on this distinctive art form, using examples from The Met's superlative collections to explore the enduring preeminence of the written word as a means of creative expression throughout the Islamic world. Combining engaging, accessible texts with stunning new photography, How to Read Islamic Calligraphy introduces readers to the major Islamic script types and explains the various contexts, whether secular or sacred, in which each one came to be used. Beauty and brilliance emerge in equal measure from works of every medium, from lavishly illuminated Qur'an manuscripts, to glassware etched with poetic verses, to ceramic tiles brushed with benedictions. The sheer breadth of objects illustrated in these pages exemplifies the ubiquity of calligraphy, and provides a compelling introduction to this unique art form"--Publisher's description

Author : Juan Eduardo Campo
Publisher : Infobase Publishing
Page : 801 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781438126968

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Encyclopedia of Islam by Juan Eduardo Campo Pdf

Explores the terms, concepts, personalities, historical events, and institutions that helped shape the history of this religion and the way it is practiced today.