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Book 100 New York Calligraphers

    Book Details:
  • Author : Cynthia Dantzic
  • Publisher : Schiffer Craft
  • Release : 2015
  • ISBN : 9780764348983
  • Pages : 0 pages

Download or read book 100 New York Calligraphers written by Cynthia Dantzic and published by Schiffer Craft. This book was released on 2015 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Encompassing a wide range of calligraphy in many languages and hands, or styles, this book presents a visual treasury of works by 100 contemporary scribes, all of whom were either born in New York or studied or worked in the city. From English and its related Romance languages to a wide range of Asian and Middle Eastern alphabets and nonalphabetic characters, the more than 550 examples of beautiful writing create a rich visual smorgasbord. Traditional uses of hand-lettered calligraphy are shown, including event invitations and envelopes, certificates and awards, and quotes and sayings framed as artwork. The examples also include contemporary applications and nontraditional forms such as graffiti and experimental calligraphy that is not formed from readable characters. All are hand-wrought and human-made, using pointed or broad-edged pens, whether quill or steel, or a brush or other simple tool.

Book 100 New York Painters

    Book Details:
  • Author : Cynthia Maris Dantzic
  • Publisher : Schiffer Publishing
  • Release : 2006
  • ISBN :
  • Pages : 232 pages

Download or read book 100 New York Painters written by Cynthia Maris Dantzic and published by Schiffer Publishing. This book was released on 2006 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This stunning book is the long-awaited result of an extensive review of New York painters and their widely diverse works. It presents an overview of styles, mediums, subjects, even philosophies of art found in galleries, museums, and artists' studios of present-day New York, the oft-acknowledged Art Capital of the contemporary world. Although you may recognize the names and works of many, this company of 100 painters also features works by artists less celebrated, though no less deserving of attention. Expect to find recent works, as well as paintings from an earlier period of an artist's oeuvre -- as near as Kelynn Alder's "Coney Island," painted specifically for this book, and as distant as George Tooker's iconic allegory, "Subway," painted in 1950. Brief biographical sketches accompany each artist's work, providing insight into their emotional and philosophical connection with art as well as their schooling and accomplishments. Experience for yourself this visual feast showcasing the unique works of 100 gifted New York painters. This book is a must-have addition for the library of any art connoisseur and/or collector.

Book Morphing Monograms

    Book Details:
  • Author : Barry Morentz
  • Publisher :
  • Release : 2018-07-14
  • ISBN : 9780692092668
  • Pages : 104 pages

Download or read book Morphing Monograms written by Barry Morentz and published by . This book was released on 2018-07-14 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Practical insights for creating monogram designs for personal and business use with calligraphic letterforms

Book Calligraphy Bible

    Book Details:
  • Author : Maryanne Grebenstein
  • Publisher : Watson-Guptill
  • Release : 2012-04-03
  • ISBN : 0823099342
  • Pages : 0 pages

Download or read book Calligraphy Bible written by Maryanne Grebenstein and published by Watson-Guptill. This book was released on 2012-04-03 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Ultimate Guide to Essential Materials, Techniques, and Projects for Calligraphers From ancient to modern times, the art of calligraphy has brought the written word to life, beautifying folklore, letters, poetry, and more. Embark on a journey through time, as the book examines the history of writing and its transformations. Between these pages, you’ll find: · A detailed guide to materials, tools, and setting up your own workspace, as well as a troubleshooting section. · An Alphabet Workbook for practicing all the book’s letterforms, from Foundationals to Copperplate, alongside beautiful examples. · Clear demonstrations map out every type of line, stroke, and flourish you may encounter. · Easy to follow instructions for gilding, illuminating letters, mixing colors, flourishing, and creating ornate borders to frame your work. · A wealth of projects to put this ancient art to practical, modern day use, including wedding invitations, posters, letterhead, and more. · A comprehensive list of suppliers and calligraphers’ societies all over the country With something for everyone, Calligraphy Bible offers the tools you need to explore the limitless possibilities of calligraphy. Immerse yourself in this detailed, instructional resource, and, in no time, you’ll be flourishing, gilding, and writing like a calligraphy master!

Book 20th Century Scribes

Download or read book 20th Century Scribes written by New York City Community College. Library and published by . This book was released on 1974 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Learn Calligraphy

    Book Details:
  • Author : Margaret Shepherd
  • Publisher : Watson-Guptill
  • Release : 2013-08-21
  • ISBN : 0770434592
  • Pages : 168 pages

Download or read book Learn Calligraphy written by Margaret Shepherd and published by Watson-Guptill. This book was released on 2013-08-21 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In an age of myriad computer fonts and instant communication, your handwriting style is increasingly a very personal creation. In this book, Margaret Shepherd, America's premier calligrapher, shows you that calligraphy is not simply a craft you can learn, but an elegant art form that you can make your own. Calligraphy remains perennially popular, often adorning wedding invitations, diplomas, and commercial signs. Whether it is Roman, Gothic, Celtic, Bookhand, or Italic style, calligraphy conveys class and elegance. Margaret Shepherd makes this ancient art form accessible in a completely hand-lettered technical guide that will: * Provide context for calligraphy as an art, exploring the rich tradition of hand-lettering and mapping the evolution of the most popular styles. * Give detailed technical advice on choosing pens, paper, and inks, setting up your workspace, mastering various pen angles, along with step-by-step illustrations to guide you as you practice. * Explain which alphabets are appropriate for different forms of writing. For example, the Roman alphabet works well for short, unpunctuated passages, while the Italic alphabet is more suited to informal everyday communication. * Encourage you to personalize your lettering by using variant strokes and interpreting how you would like the words to look on the page. * Inspire you with carefully chosen illustrations and examples, which bring letters to life. In Margaret Shepherd's own words, "Calligraphy trains not only your eye and hand, but your mind as well." Learn Calligraphy is the authoritative primer for this age-old craft, and will help develop a new appreciation for lettering as you discover your creative personality.

Book Letters in Gold

    Book Details:
  • Author : M. Uğur Derman
  • Publisher : Metropolitan Museum of Art
  • Release : 1998
  • ISBN : 0870998730
  • Pages : 209 pages

Download or read book Letters in Gold written by M. Uğur Derman and published by Metropolitan Museum of Art. This book was released on 1998 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The catalogue for an exhibit at the Museum and travelling to Los Angeles and Harvard through 1999. Presents 71 examples of calligraphy collected by the Turkish businessman and philanthropist, among them exquisitely illuminated Korans and prayer manuals, elegantly decorated albums, and large-scale decorative compositions by renowned Ottoman calligraphers. The text provides information about specific artists and pieces and the tradition and techniques of the genre. A glossary defines Turkish words but does not indicate pronunciation. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Book The Calligrapher s Bible

Download or read book The Calligrapher s Bible written by David Harris and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Calligraphy in Ten Easy Lessons

Download or read book Calligraphy in Ten Easy Lessons written by Eleanor Winters and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2002-12-26 with total page 118 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Absolute beginners can learn how to get started on the basic Italic hand in this practical guide. Detailed discussions cover spacing and connecting letters; forming words and sentences; drawing "swash" capitals; changing nibs; using color; making corrections; waterproofing; addressing envelopes, making invitations, and stationery, and transcribing special texts. Numerous black-and-white illustrations.

Book 100 New York Photographers

Download or read book 100 New York Photographers written by Cynthia Maris Dantzic and published by Schiffer Pub Limited. This book was released on 2009 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An extensive review of the great range of contemporary New York photographers and their widely diverse, surprisingly divergent, images. It presents their subject matter and etheir very definitions of photography, darkroom and digital. Their photographs have been seen in publications, galleries, and museums. Included are such iconic figures as Annie Liebovitz, Jay Maisel, Amy Arbus, Hugh Bell, Arnold Crane, Bruce Davidson, Carrie Mae Weems, Elliott Erwitt, Helen Levitt, David Gahr, Lee Friedlander, Arthur Leipzig, Builder Levy, Duane Michals, Joel Meyerowitz, Jamel Shabazz, John Loengard, Tony Vaccaro, Mary Ellen Mark, Pete Turner, Burke Uzzle, Deborah Willis, and others, as well as many less familiar but no less brilliant photographers. The works span over 50 years, from Rebecca Lepkoffs 1937 Lower East Side outside fishmarket, to Gilles Peresss 2008 Rwanda genocide victim. Beside powerful social and political commentary, there are well-known and unfamiliar personalities, land- and city-scapes, fashion, sports, dance, food, botanical, animal and other subjects. You will find experimental and strong digital images as well as classic film techniques.

Book Child Survivors of the Holocaust

Download or read book Child Survivors of the Holocaust written by Beth B. Cohen and published by Rutgers University Press. This book was released on 2018-03-28 with total page 323 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 2017 Wiener Library Ernst Fraenkel Prize (WLEFP) Finalist The majority of European Jewish children alive in 1939 were murdered during the Holocaust. Of 1.5 million children, only an estimated 150,000 survived. In the aftermath of the Shoah, efforts by American Jews brought several thousand of these child survivors to the United States. In Child Survivors of the Holocaust, historian Beth B. Cohen weaves together survivor testimonies and archival documents to bring their story to light. She reveals that even as child survivors were resettled and “saved,” they struggled to adapt to new lives as members of adoptive families, previously unknown American Jewish kin networks, or their own survivor relatives. Nonetheless, the youngsters moved ahead. As Cohen demonstrates, the experiences both during and after the war shadowed their lives and relationships through adulthood, yet an identity as “survivors” eluded them for decades. Now, as the last living link to the Holocaust, the voices of Child Survivors are finally being heard.

Book Traces of the Calligrapher

    Book Details:
  • Author : Mary McWilliams
  • Publisher : Museum Fine Arts Houston
  • Release : 2007
  • ISBN :
  • Pages : 110 pages

Download or read book Traces of the Calligrapher written by Mary McWilliams and published by Museum Fine Arts Houston. This book was released on 2007 with total page 110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Traces of the Calligrapher" reconstructs the intimate world of the calligrapher during the early modern period of Islamic culture, bringing together the "tools of the trade" - works in their own right that are rarely exhibited or published - and the exquisite art made with these functional objects in India, Iran, and Turkey. Drawn primarily from a prestigious private collection in Houston, the works in this fascinating book include pens, pen boxes, chests, tables, paper scissors, knives, burnishers, and book bindings of superb manufacture and design. These objects are presented with examples of calligraphy that were executed as practice exercises, occasional works, wall hangings, and manuscripts. Seen together, these rare works reveal the traces of their makers."-- Cover.

Book Contemporary Calligraphy

    Book Details:
  • Author : Trefoil Publications
  • Publisher :
  • Release : 1998-12
  • ISBN : 9780862941512
  • Pages : 172 pages

Download or read book Contemporary Calligraphy written by Trefoil Publications and published by . This book was released on 1998-12 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Mastering Copperplate Calligraphy

Download or read book Mastering Copperplate Calligraphy written by Eleanor Winters and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2000-05-08 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Practical guide teaches elegant 18th-century writing style. Each letterform demonstrated stroke by stroke with clear explanation. Write quotations, poems, invitations, more. Numerous black-and-white illus. Bibliography.

Book Calligraphy

    Book Details:
  • Author : Muriel M. Parker
  • Publisher : Random House Value Publishing
  • Release : 1982
  • ISBN : 9780517381359
  • Pages : 132 pages

Download or read book Calligraphy written by Muriel M. Parker and published by Random House Value Publishing. This book was released on 1982 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A detailed, easy-to-follow guide for anyone who wants to learn the beautiful and ancient art of calligraphy.

Book Calligraphy for Kids

Download or read book Calligraphy for Kids written by Eleanor Winters and published by Union Square & Co.. This book was released on 2019-04-25 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For school, for art classes, for fun: this kid-friendly guide to the art of beautiful writing will be a hit anywhere. From the tools to the techniques to the fantastic projects, everything has been chosen specifically for children. Youngsters can use special, colorful, felt-tipped pens called chisel-edged markers to produce great-looking letters. The guidelines make it easier to get good results. Attractive pages, filled with brightly colored examples, get kids started with simple zigzags and then move on to small and large italics, gothic lettering, uncial, and Roman calligraphy. Children will enjoy using their new skills to write down favorite poems, fashion border designs, and create greeting cards and invitations.

Book Classic Typefaces

    Book Details:
  • Author : David Consuegra
  • Publisher : Simon and Schuster
  • Release : 2011-10-10
  • ISBN : 1621535827
  • Pages : 894 pages

Download or read book Classic Typefaces written by David Consuegra and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2011-10-10 with total page 894 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Graphic designers will enrich their understanding of American type design and type designers with this unique and extensive reference. The fascinating history of type in America is chronicled through the typefaces and biographies of sixty-two of the most influential type designers, including Linn Boyd Benton, Morris Fuller Benton, and Darius Wells, and through the description and history of nine American type foundries. Complete with samples of 334 different typefaces, and 700 black-and-white illustrations, this eye-popping reference reveals the expansive contribution America has made to the world of type design.