Ornate Pictorial Calligraphy - E. A. Lupfer - Lettering, Calligraphy, Typography

Ornate Pictorial Calligraphy by E. A. Lupfer explores the traditional ornamental art of flourishing, with clear guidance for building decorative letterforms and embellishments. Presented as a paperback in the Lettering, Calligraphy, Typography series, it combines practical instruction with a substantial visual reference, making it a useful addition for anyone interested in calligraphy and related graphic arts.

Across 80 pages, the book sets out complete instructions and worked examples for creating swirls, shaded curves and crisscrossing lines, developing compositions where pictorial elements such as birds, rabbits, deer and ribbons emerge from the ornament. It also includes over 150 royalty-free illustrations that can be applied to a wide range of graphic art and design purposes.

Key features

• Paperback calligraphy title by E. A. Lupfer
• Focuses on the ornamental art of flourishing
• Complete instructions and examples for creating swirls and curves
• Includes birds, rabbits, deer, ribbons and other pictorial motifs
• Over 150 royalty-free illustrations
• Preface and instructions included

Specifications

• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 80
• Publisher: Dover Publications Inc
• Publication date: 28 March 2003
• Dimensions: 208 x 278 x 6 mm
• ISBN: 9780486219578

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Rackhams Reference : 28Q1UXW883