World Encyclopedia Of Calligraphy, The - The Ultimate Compendium On The Art Of Fine Writing-history, Craft, Technique

Discover the sophisticated beauty of calligraphy from around theworld with this comprehensive, one-of-a-kind resource. Using visualexamples accompanied by expert commentary, The World Encyclopediaof Calligraphy features 55 living scripts, including Carolingian(Roman), Japanese Hiragana, Thuluth (Arabic), -Chen (Tibetan) andYerushalmi (Hebrew). Each script includes an overview of itsorigins, traditions and unique characteristics while an expandeddescription includes the kind of writing system used, the directionand sequence of the lines of continuous text, distinctions betweenmajuscule and minuscule and the principal writing tool. Both astep-by-step guide and sumptuous visual tour, this groundbreakingcollection will teach and inspire novices, experts and admirersalike.