Copperplate Calligraphy by Dick Jackson
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B4054
$12.95
Discover the elegance of 18th-century script with this book from esteemed calligrapher Dick Jackson. Copperplate Calligraphy guides you through the basic strokes of the copperplate alphabet, offering simple instructions and examples to help you perfect swirls, flourishes, strikings, and the distinctive thick and thin strokes. All you require is a pen, ink, and a passion for the art form.
The book also offers a fascinating historical journey tracing copperplate's evolution from the French ronde of the 17th century to its adaptation by English clerks, leading to the development of the 'round hand' style. Complete with guide sheets and step-by-step instructions for individual letters and numbers, this resource provides a practical and enjoyable approach to mastering the timeless art of copperplate calligraphy.
Paperback; 81 pages; 8.25” x 11”
Discover the elegance of 18th-century script with this book from esteemed calligrapher Dick Jackson. Copperplate Calligraphy guides you through the basic strokes of the copperplate alphabet, offering simple instructions and examples to help you perfect swirls, flourishes, strikings, and the distinctive thick and thin strokes. All you require is a pen, ink, and a passion for the art form.
The book also offers a fascinating historical journey tracing copperplate's evolution from the French ronde of the 17th century to its adaptation by English clerks, leading to the development of the 'round hand' style. Complete with guide sheets and step-by-step instructions for individual letters and numbers, this resource provides a practical and enjoyable approach to mastering the timeless art of copperplate calligraphy.
Paperback; 81 pages; 8.25” x 11”
| Binding | Glue |
| Skill Level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
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