A Book of Formal Scripts - Rilegato

Woodcock, John

Rilegato

ISBN 10: 0879239611 ISBN 13: 9780879239619

Casa editrice: David R Godine Pub, 1993

Riassunto

Written by professional scribes, this book is aimed at both amateur and professional calligraphers who wish further guidance in extending and perfecting their repertoire. It breaks down the alphabets into two basic courses of study: first, those acknowledged as "common currency," the real foundation alphabets that all scribes acknowledge as "basic"; and second, examples that are more "exotic" (and often more demanding), uncials, gothics, rustics, and copperplate scripts.
The real value of the book lies in the author's familiarity not only with how letters are actually drawn, but also with the historical precedents from which they evolve - as well as in the halftones of manuscripts and codices, examples of recent works, and contemporary solutions that should open up new worlds for even seasoned calligraphers.
In short, this is a book packed with information, one that combines a contemporary "hands on" approach with a thorough knowledge of and appreciation for historical exemplars. A Book of Formal Scripts is rich with lessons for scribes of all abilities.

Su questa edizione

• Editore: David R Godine Pub
• Data di pubblicazione: 1993
• ISBN 10: 0879239611
• ISBN 13: 9780879239619
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 80