Calligraphy As Art And Meditation

"Calligraphy as Art and Meditation presents a new approach to calligraphy, one uniquely suited to our time. In this book... (more)

"Calligraphy as Art and Meditation presents a new approach to calligraphy, one uniquely suited to our time. In this book, the making of calligraphic letterforms becomes a way to integrate mind, body, and feeling, to enrich creativity, and enhance well-being. The exercises in Western alphabetic writing, arranged in a guided progression, provide an opportunity to develop awareness, relax the mind, and open the door to artistic expression. The audience for this book includes: adult learners, mediators, teachers, therapists, artists and art students, graphic designers, and children of all ages. My training alphabets, from 'Playball' to 'Proteus,' introduce you to the elements of calligraphy through a framework I call the 3 'D's: Design, Ductus and Dynamics. Tool usage is the foundation for calligraphic development. Here, we begin with the familiar pencil and progress in gradual, developmental steps to the sophisticated edged pen." -- Back cover. (less)