The Handbook of Hebrew Calligraphy

By Cara Goldberg Marks

Book Overview

In The Handbook of Hebrew Calligraphy, acclaimed artist Cara Goldberg Marks offers both beginning and professional Hebrew calligraphers a detailed guide to this beautiful art form. She clearly describes every aspect of calligraphy: the materials and supplies needed by the artist, the techniques that must be mastered, considerations for designs and layout, and ideas for marketing and selling the finished product. Throughout the book, numerous illustrations and explicit instructions provide the reader with a thorough understanding of each letter form.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0876687982
• ISBN13: 9780876687987
• Release Date: August 1990
• Publisher: Jason Aronson
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 2.16 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 8.8" x 11.2"

Customer Reviews

soup-to-nuts coverage of hebrew calligraphy

This hard-to-find book covers everything you need to become an accomplished hebrew calligrapher. No prior knowledge of calligraphy or the hebrew alphabet is assumed. Details of forming letters and layouts are clearly explained. A similiar book by Jay Seth Greenspan called 'Hebrew Calligraphy: Step By Step' is less expensive and quite good for someone who just wants to dabble. But serious hobbyists and professionals will be better served by Cara Marks book. Marks covers much more ground than Greenspan, including both square and cursive scripts in detail as well as provides the full text of the Jewish marriage contract and other information useful for professionals.

Excellent!

This book is exactly what the title says -- a step-by-step handbook for doing Hebrew calligraphy. Part I is an overview of the history of the Hebrew alphabet, the liturgical uses of Hebrew calligraphy, etc. Part II covers -- in detail -- the Art of Hebrew calligraphy, with clear diagrams for how to make the strokes for forming each letter. Part III explains the principles of layout design, Part IV discusses displaying your work, and Part V has suggestions for marketing. There is also information of choosing writing materials, paints and inks for illumination, samples of border designs, etc.The book itself is oversized, printed on quality paper with a nice dustcover and, on the cover itself, gold-color embossing. All in all, a fine resource for Hebrew calligraphers.