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Calligraphy of the Middle Ages and How to Do It
Calligraphy of the Middle Ages and How to Do It
by Marc Drogin
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User-friendly instructions from an expert on recreating the 4 major medieval styles — early medieval Roman rustic, early Uncial, Carolingian, and late medieval Gothic textura — come to life with profiles of a figure from each era —... (read more)

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A Free Press in FreeHand: The Spirit of American Blogging in the Handwritten Newspapers of John McLean Harrington 1858-1869
A Free Press in FreeHand: The Spirit of American Blogging in the Handwritten Newspapers of John McLean Harrington 1858-1869
by Michael Ray Smith
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This is the astonishing story of North Carolinian John McLean Harrington, a maverick journalist who before and during the Civil War handwrote up to a hundred copies of each issue of his own various newspapers. As cultural and military battle lines were... (read more)

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Writing the Visual, Kinesthetic, and Auditory Alphabet
Writing the Visual, Kinesthetic, and Auditory Alphabet
by Sarah K. Major
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The busy teacher's handy tool, this 32-page booklet is packed with content. Includes: teaching tips for forming letters hand motions for each letter to help kinesthetic/ hands-on learners learn and remember activities for each letter tips for preventing... (read more)

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Medieval Calligraphy
Medieval Calligraphy
by Marc Drogin
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"Vastly rewarding and illuminating." — American Artist. Spirited history and comprehensive instruction manual covers 13 important writing styles (ca. 4th century thru 15th). Fascinating facts about Roman Rustic, Uncial, Carolingian Minuscule... (read more)

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The Calligrapher's Garden
The Calligrapher's Garden
by Hassan Massoudy
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"Hassan Massoudy's calligraphies are arranged to loosely follow the seasons, beginning and ending with autumn: sombre, wintry hues at one end, brilliant tones full of vibrant reds at the other."—Venetia Porter Hassan Massoudy's elegant calligraphy... (read more)

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D'Nealian Handwriting Cursive ABC Book
D'Nealian Handwriting Cursive ABC Book
by D'nealian
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The perfect at-home reinforcement with fully-illustrated excerpts from children's literature, model letters, practice space, and the popular tear-out alphabet cards.... (read more)

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Out of Character: Decoding Chinese Calligraphy
Out of Character: Decoding Chinese Calligraphy
by Michael Knight
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What defines a masterwork of calligraphy? Out of Character, a collaborative effort from leading Chinese and U.S. scholars, tries to answer this question by focusing on fifteen calligraphic masterpieces. Supporting these masterworks are an additional... (read more)

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Sacred Script: Muhaqqaq in Islamic Calligraphy
Sacred Script: Muhaqqaq in Islamic Calligraphy
by Nassar Mansour
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Arabic calligraphy is at once an expression of piety, aesthetic sensibility and artistic discipline. Muhaqqaq was an early term which captured care, clarity and meticulousness in calligraphy. It was associated with the making of manuscripts of the Qur... (read more)

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A History of Writing
A History of Writing
by Anne-marie Christin
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"Art does not produce the visible but makes visible," wrote Paul Klee. This work examines and reinterprets this important principle-- writing does not reproduce speech, it makes it visible-- through an in-depth history of writing across the globe, from... (read more)

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Celtic and Medieval Alphabets: 53 Complete Fonts (Dover Pictorial Archives)
Celtic and Medieval Alphabets: 53 Complete Fonts (Dover Pictorial Archives)
by Dan X. Solo
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An impressive gallery of alphabets, inspired by the elaborate calligraphy of the Middle Ages, features a treasure trove of unusual fonts for artists and illustrators. Styles range from heavy Gothic typefaces such as Lowenbrau, Kaiser, and Hansa to the... (read more)

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The Simple Art of Japanese Calligraphy
The Simple Art of Japanese Calligraphy
by Yoko Takenami
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Magnificent and plentiful images of finely wrought Japanese calligraphy teach the techniques and spiritual essence that underlie this ancient, elegant art. <BR>In Japan, calligraphy is more than an art: it's practically a religion, in which every... (read more)

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The Ch'i of the Brush
The Ch'i of the Brush
by Nan Rae
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Begin your voyage into this ancient style of watercolor painting with this georgeous introduction. Learn everything you need to know, from the essential materials and techniques to mounting a completed painting. A selection of classic motifs, freom... (read more)

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The Simple Art of Chinese Calligraphy: Create Your Own Chinese Characters and Symbols for Good Fortune and Prosperity
The Simple Art of Chinese Calligraphy: Create Your Own Chinese Characters and Symbols for Good Fortune and Prosperity
by Qu Lei Lei
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Practiced for over 5,000 years, Chinese calligraphy is arguably the most revered art form in the East. The Simple Art of Chinese Calligraphy is the complete, step-by-step beginners guide to creating the sacred characters of Chinese script&#8212;the... (read more)

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Craft in Motion: Calligraphy: Techniques to Get You Started (Craft in Motion)
Craft in Motion: Calligraphy: Techniques to Get You Started (Craft in Motion)
by Maureen Sullivan
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Makes understanding, learning and mastering the basics of this beautiful craft clear and simple.... (read more)

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The Encyclopedia of Calligraphy Techniques
The Encyclopedia of Calligraphy Techniques
by Diana Hardy Wilson
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Indispensable for aspiring calligraphers of any level, this sourcebook features a comprehensive, step-by-step, visual analysis of all major calligraphic techniques, from foundational hand and uncials to gothic, italic, and copperplate. Not a standard... (read more)

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Mastering the Art of Calligraphy: Everything You Need to Know about Materials and Techniques with 12 Complete Alphabets to Copy and Learn and Over 50
Mastering the Art of Calligraphy: Everything You Need to Know about Materials and Techniques with 12 Complete Alphabets to Copy and Learn and Over 50
by Janet Mehigan
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This expertly presented new book covers all the necessary aspects of the art of beautiful writing, setting out the essential tools needed to begin, teaching all the basic strokes to form letters, and providing a rich variety of alphabet templates from... (read more)

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Calligraphy: Expert Answers to the Questions Every Calligrapher Asks (Art Answers)
Calligraphy: Expert Answers to the Questions Every Calligrapher Asks (Art Answers)
by Maryanne Grebenstein
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(back cover) From making sure you have the right equipment to fixing common mistakes, this book gives you the reliable answers you need to build your confidence and reach new levels of penmanship. You'll find answers to 200 questions on a vast range of... (read more)

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An Introduction to Greek and Latin Palaeography
An Introduction to Greek and Latin Palaeography
by Edward Maunde Thompson
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An Introduction to Greek and Latin Palaeography traces the development of handwriting in the Greek and Latin alphabets from the earliest papyri up to the book hands of the middle ages and the court hands of the seventeenth century. It is, without doubt... (read more)

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Italic and Copperplate Calligraphy: The Basics and Beyond
Italic and Copperplate Calligraphy: The Basics and Beyond
by Eleanor Winters
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This guide to the two most popular styles of calligraphy is filled with advice for those looking to advance to the next level. Well-illustrated, step-by-step instructions by an expert calligrapher explain every detail of mastering the italic and... (read more)

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Of the Just Shaping of Letters
Of the Just Shaping of Letters
by Albrecht Durer
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A highly interesting facet of the work of a master eloquent in various spheres of art, this historically important little book is principally concerned with setting up precise rules for the geometric construction of Roman capitals. Written by Dürer... (read more)

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