Baker, Arthur
Celtic Hand Stroke by Stroke (Dover Pictorial Archives)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780486243368
- author:
- Baker, Arthur
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Dover Publications Inc.
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2000
- Pages:
- 48
- Genre:
- Philosophy
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Celtic Hand Stroke by Stroke: An Arthur Baker Calligraphy Manual is considered one of the most beautiful books ever created. Its glorious handwritten script, developed by monks and scribes in the sixth and seventh centuries A.D., features distinctive triangular serifs that have long fascinated calligraphers. This manual reveals how these ancient scribes produced this unique feature, tracing it back to first-century Roman capitals. Arthur Baker's easy-to-follow guide shows you how to achieve the same results, covering every stroke-by-stroke detail of creating each letter in the Celtic manner. The book also includes practical advice on pens, inks, work surfaces, paper, and more. With its clear instructions and introduction by William Hogarth, this manual is a valuable resource for those interested in calligraphy. It's an ideal guide for anyone looking to explore the art of beautiful writing.
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