Monday, November 11, 2013

Positive Impacts Of Calligraphy Designs

By Katrina Wheeler


Calligraphy designs refer to creating a detailed plan and executing lettering by use of a broad tip instrument or a brush in a single stroke; unlike in build-up lettering that involves drawing of letters. The work should be legible and pleasing to the eye. Calligraphic lettering, which refers to topographic art formed by drawing letter forms in an outline, may be used in calligraphic styles that require lettering.

Different western styles employ similar tools and designing techniques, but differ by characters set and stylistic preferences. Modern techniques comprise a wide variety of items that range from fine art products to functional arts. Skilled calligraphers always practice either non-classical hand lettering or classical calligraphic art.

Calligraphic products flourishes in wedding and event invitations, original-hand lettered logos, fonts and topography, religious art, memorial documents, announcements, graphic design and original calligraphic arts, and cut stone inscriptions. It is also used for moving images and props for film and television, birth and death certificates, testimonials, maps, and any other work that may require colorful writing. Some of the finest applications of this work are letters patents and charters issued by officers of state and monarchs in various countries.

Pens and brushes are the most important tools for calligraphers. Dip pens and fountain pens are the most used types of pens. Dip pens that are dipped into the ink remain the original way of writing calligraphic arts and are the most preferred by many calligraphers because they have a broad range of nibs. Fountain pens are less messy; therefore, many beginners find them easier to work with.

The paper used for printing should have good consistency of porosity so as to produce cleaner lines. Vellum or parchment is normally used for printing purposes. A light box is also necessary in order for lines to pass through the paper whereas a knife is required for erasing the work. Light boxes and templates are also required in producing straight horizontal or vertical lines without any detraction on the work that may arise from pencil markings.

Sacred western calligraphic arts have some unique features, such as illumination of initial letters of every book or chapter in medieval times. A decorative page then accompanies the literature, filled with geometrical depictions of bold-hued animals.

Spacing and margins, and color are very important considerations that every calligrapher needs to consider before producing the final product. Spacing of words and letters, and adequate margins are important to the balance of a layout. Generous margins add visual interest and make the text appear well balanced. It is therefore important for the designer to use his judgment well in determining the suitable margins. Color adds variety to a design by highlighting parts of a text or contributing to the mood one wishes to convey.

Calligraphy designs give form to signs in a harmonious, skillful and an expensive manner. It ensures the thoughts are as important as the way they are presented. The beautiful impression created by these arts motivates many individuals to learn and develop the necessary skills that eventually help them develop their own styles.




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