Philology, Afroasiatic (Hamito-Semitic) Languages, Hebrew Language Reference, Calligraphy & Lettering Techniques
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Overview
Yardeni, a calligrapher who has a PhD in ancient Semitic languages, paleography, and epigraphy, brings her expertise to this comprehensive history of the Hebrew script. The earliest influences toward the Hebrew script, the development of the script, its use during the Middle Ages, the variations found in different areas, and the development of the modern calligraphic script are described. Copious b&w illustrations accompany the text. A final chapter describes how to design inscriptions and typefaces. Annotation (c)2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, ORBook Details
Published
January 1, 2003
Publisher
British Library
Pages
355
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9781584560876