Celtic Hand Stroke by Stroke: (Irish Half-uncial from the Book of Kells) : an Arthur Baker Calligraphy Manual

Celtic Hand Stroke by Stroke: (Irish Half-uncial from the Book of Kells) : an Arthur Baker Calligraphy Manual
ISBN-10
0486243362
ISBN-13
9780486243368
Category
Art
Pages
46
Language
English
Published
1983-04
Publisher
Courier Corporation
Author
Arthur Baker

Description

A complete, stroke-by-stroke guide to producing Celtic calligraphy. Learn how to create each leter of the alphabet in the age-old Celtic manner. Crystal clear instructions also cover pens, inks, work surface, paper and lines, how to hold the pen and more. 38 full-page plates plus 8 illustrations.

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