Synopsis
Calligraphy means beautiful writing, and the twenty-six examples in this collection cover many centuries of this most decorative of traditional crafts. From the uncial religious books of the Dark Ages, through the illuminated manuscripts of medieval times, to the innovative designs of modern scribes, Michael Gullick traces the development of fine lettering in Europe and North America. The large format enables interested readers to examine every curve and line and to compare ancient and modern scripts in minute detail.
A comprehensive guide to the calligrapher's skills, this book is sure to appeal to designers, historians and students of the art of writing.
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Synopsis
A comprehensive selection of examples of decorative calligraphy from Roman times to the present day, including illuminated medieval manuscripts and work by modern masters such as Paul Klee.
About the Author
Michael Gullick is the Associate Editor of Calligraphy Review.
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Calligraphy / Michael Gullick
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First Edition. Fine copy in the original stiff-card wrappers, in publisher's original plastic wrap. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Series; Poster art series (Studio Editions). Physical description; 8 pages, 40 leaves of plates : chiefly color illustrations, facsimiles (some color) ; 38 cm. Subjects; Calligraphy. Calligraphy History ; Pictorial works. Calligraphy. Lettering and penmanship Examples. Genre; Illustrated. 3 Kg. Seller Inventory # 364315
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First Edition. Fine copy in the original stiff-card wrappers, in publisher's original plastic wrap. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Series; Poster art series (Studio Editions). Physical description; 8 pages, 40 leaves of plates : chiefly color illustrations, facsimiles (some color) ; 38 cm. Subjects; Calligraphy. Calligraphy History ; Pictorial works. Calligraphy. Lettering and penmanship Examples. Genre; Illustrated. 1 Kg. Seller Inventory # 364315
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Large folio, (380x280mm), [8]p.+ 40 plates, mainly in colour with captions and notes on the versos. A good copy in original paperback; bookplate of David Sellars. Seller Inventory # 23559