Calligraphy & Lettering: A Maker's Guide (Maker’s Guide series; Victoria and Albert Museum) - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0500294305 ISBN 13: 9780500294307

Publisher: Thames and Hudson Ltd, 2019

Synopsis

Aimed at anyone wanting to learn more about the increasingly popular art of calligraphy and lettering, this practical introduction showcases many fine examples in the V&A’s collection, and will give readers a new understanding and appreciation of letterforms. Fifteen beautiful step-by-step projects each take their cue from a different technique or tradition. Detailed instructions lead readers through the essentials of classic calligraphy styles such as Gothic and Italic lettering, on to vintage-inspired signwriting and chalkboard design and even into the elegant, image-led worlds of illuminated capitals and zoomorphic calligraphy.

Designed by leading calligraphy teachers and practitioners, the projects include a handmade booklet, banner, menu, gift tags, a monogram stamp, greetings cards and more. Each project offers tips on how to take steps towards developing one’s own designs. This book is packed with inspiration and practical advice to enable anyone to find new creative direction through the timeless arts of calligraphy and hand-lettering.

Table of Contents

Calligraphy & lettering today, Denise Lach · Tools & materials · Getting started · Skeleton letterforms · Making a layout · Making a finished piece · CLASSIC CALLIGRAPHY: Roman capitals · Foundational hand · Gothic script · Italic script · CAPITALS & INITIALS: Decorated letters · Illuminated letters · Embossing & debossing · Monograms · DECORATION & DISPLAY: Pen flourishes · Chalkboard lettering · Vintage sign writing · Painted lettering · Everyday penmanship · BEYOND WESTERN CALLIGRAPHY: Japanese calligraphy · Zoomorphic calligraphy · Glossary; About the makers; Index; Picture credits & acknowledgments

About this title

Review:

Will give you an appreciation of all letterforms --Wedding Ideas

Packed with inspiration and practical advice --Craft Focus

About the Author:

Denise Lach teaches serigraphy and conceptual writing at the Basel School of Design, Switzerland, and has held teaching posts all over the world. Her works are shown internationally.

About this edition

• Publisher: Thames and Hudson Ltd
• Publication date: 2019
• ISBN 10: 0500294305
• ISBN 13: 9780500294307
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 176