Celtic Hand Stroke by Stroke: Irish Half-Uncial from The Book of Kells 2 Set

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Condition
Very Good: A book that has been read but is in excellent condition. No obvious damage to the cover, ...
Release Year
1983
ISBN
9780486243368
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Product Identifiers

Publisher
Dover Publications, Incorporated
ISBN-10
0486243362
ISBN-13
9780486243368
eBay Product ID (ePID)
823326

Product Key Features

Book Title
Celtic Hand Stroke by Stroke : Irish Half-Uncial from the Book of Kells
Number of Pages
48 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Techniques / Calligraphy, Europe / Ireland
Publication Year
1983
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Art, History
Author
Arthur Baker
Book Series
Lettering, Calligraphy, Typography Ser.
Format
Trade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Weight
5.9 Oz
Item Length
11 in
Item Width
8.2 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
82-009622
Dewey Edition
19
Dewey Decimal
745.6/199162
Synopsis
Complete stroke-by-stroke guide to creating each letter of the alphabet in the beautiful, distinctive Celtic manner. Crystal clear instructions cover hand positions, strokes, pens, inks, paper, working surface, more. Illustrated., Complete stroke-by-stroke guide to creating each letter of the alphabet in the beautiful, distinctive Celtic manner. Crystal clear instructions cover hand positions, strokes, pens, inks, paper, working surface, and more. 38 full-page plates, plus 8 illustrations in the instructions., Considered by many the most beautiful book ever created, Ireland's Book of Kells is renowned for its glorious handwritten script, developed by monks and scribes in the sixth and seventh centuries A.D. One of the most distinctive features of the script is the triangular serif at the top of the letters. For many years, the derivation of the triangular form was a mystery to calligraphers. Now, in this remarkable new manual, noted calligrapher Arthur Baker reveals how the ancient scribes produced the distinctive triangular serif, an effect that can be traced back to the magnificent capitals of first-century Rome. This easy-to-follow book shows you how to achieve the same results; it is a complete stroke-by-stroke guide to creating each letter of the alphabet in the age-old Celtic manner. Crystal clear instructions also cover pens, inks, work surface, paper and lines, how to hold the pen, and more. An introduction by calligrapher William Hogarth outlines the background of the Kells script and Arthur Baker's contributions to clarifying its origins. Calligraphy, or the art of beautiful writing, is currently enjoying a resurgence of popularity among those who delight in the elegance and artistry of a fine hand. This new stroke-by-stroke manual, by a leading practitioner of the art, details the hand positions, techniques, and tools required to produce the half-uncial style, among the most beautiful and unique writing styles ever invented., Considered by many the most beautiful book ever created, Ireland's Book of Kells is renowned for its glorious handwritten script, developed by monks and scribes in the sixth and seventh centuries A.D. One of the most distinctive features of the script is the triangular serif at the top of the letters. For many years, the derivation of the triangular form was a mystery to calligraphers.Now, in this remarkable new manual, noted calligrapher Arthur Baker reveals how the ancient scribes produced the distinctive triangular serif, an effect that can be traced back to the magnificent capitals of first-century Rome. This easy-to-follow book shows you how to achieve the same results; it is a complete stroke-by-stroke guide to creating each letter of the alphabet in the age-old Celtic manner. Crystal clear instructions also cover pens, inks, work surface, paper and lines, how to hold the pen, and more. An introduction by calligrapher William Hogarth outlines the background of the Kells script and Arthur Baker's contributions to clarifying its origins. Calligraphy, or the art of beautiful writing, is currently enjoying a resurgence of popularity among those who delight in the elegance and artistry of a fine hand. This new stroke-by-stroke manual, by a leading practitioner of the art, details the hand positions, techniques, and tools required to produce the half-uncial style, among the most beautiful and unique writing styles ever invented.
LC Classification Number
NK3610

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