The art of color calligraphy : the essential guide to using color in calligraphy, from alphabets and backgrounds to borders and images

by Mary Noble, 1948-

Other authorsColin Bowling (Photographer), Paul Forrester (Photographer), Annie Moring (Contributor), Adrian Waddington (Author), Laura Wickenden (Photographer), Chas Wilder (Photographer), Mary Senechal (Editor), Nancy Palubniak (Photographer), Julie Francis (Designer), Diana Craig (Editor), Quarto Publishing (Producer) — 4 more, Janet Mehigan, 1943- (Contributor), Mary Noble, 1948- (Illustrator), Central Southern Typesetters (Typesetter), Leefung-Asco Printers (Printer)

Paperback, 2003

Status

Available

Call number

NK3600 .N62 2003

Genres

Art & Design

General Nonfiction

Nonfiction

Collection

καλλιγραφία

Publication

New York : Sterling Publishing Co., c1997, 2003

Description

The traditional art of calligraphy is breaking new ground in its use of color for shading and backgrounds. This fully illustrated guide offers step-by-step instructions for creating a variety of stunning visual effects. Learn about washes, stippling, sponging, and gilding, as well as how to balance color and achieve harmony between lettering, background, and borders. A special feature of this series is the gallery section, which includes the artwork of noteworthy calligraphy artists to inspire you.

Language

English

Physical description

176 p.; 22.4 x 22.2 cm

ISBN

9781402704666

Copy notes

First published by Quarto in 1997.
First printing.
Contents: Alphabets -- Backgrounds -- Combined -- Borders and images.
Includes index.
Orange pictorial wraps with flaps.
Former bookseller price marked on upper right of first free endpaper.