Kalligrafie & Boekbinden

The birth of Qur’anic calligraphy was a major event in the early history of Islam. In a few decades, it raised the Arabs and their language from the remote fringes of the civilized world to its very heart. Alain George brings together manuscript, mosaic, architecture, and text to reveal the evolu... Lees verder

Customize your home and create eco-friendly craftwork with these fun and inspirational papercraft projects, made from everything from recycled newspapers and junk mail to colourful tissue paper. Step-by-step instructions and beautiful photography guide you through the process of using paper to make ... Lees verder

From Jesus’ dramatic raising of Lazarus to Saint Francis’ courageous taming of the wolf of Gubbio, miracle stories pepper the pages of our greatest and oldest religious texts. These tales blend history and legend to express a deep human desire: to see the eternal break into the world of the everyday... Lees verder

Rijkelijk geïllustreerd boek ter begeleiding van de gelijknamige tentoonstelling in de Koninklijke Musea voor Schone Kunsten van België, Brussel (14 oktober 2009 – 31 januari 2009).De Chinese kalligrafie, de taal en het schrift zijn onlosmakelijk met elkaar verbonden en met de culturele id... Lees verder

Devotie, demonen en het dagelijkse leven in de 15de eeuw. Het getijdenboek van Katherina van Kleef mag met recht het meest schitterende en interessante handschrift worden genoemd dat ooit in de Noorderlijke Nederlanden is vervaardigd. Het werd rond 1440 verlucht met spectaculaire miniaturen en ... Lees verder

Most calligraphy books and kits assume the use of a standard pen and ink, and a standard way of forming letters. This book demonstrates that you don't need to be limited to the traditional means of lettering, and shows how to make interesting patterns with lettering by using a mixture of upper- and ... Lees verder

Een gouden koets, een 60-koppige hofhouding, een eigen orkest en een theater. Katherina van Kleef, hertogin van Gelre (1417-1476) had het allemaal. Ze was puissant rijk, eigenzinnig en heerszuchtig. Maar tegelijk vroom en iemand met smaak. In de politiek van Noordwest Europa speelde ze een dominante... Lees verder

Interieur-, web-, mode- en grafisch ontwerpers en kunststudenten zullen voortdurend teruggrijpen naar dit basisboek voor inspiratie en begeleiding. Het boek bevat een onuitputtende reeks van kleurencombinaties, met de RGB- (rood, groen, blauw) en CMYK- (cyaan, magenta, geel, zwart) codering. Deze un... Lees verder

Culinaire passie gecombineerd met liefde voor de Bijbelverhalen- Recepten op basis van Bijbelverhalen- Gemakkelijk te bereidenLekker Bijbels is een uniek en verrassend kookboek, geïnspireerd door een ander boek: de Bijbel. Bij elk recept wordt de link gelegd met de Bijbelpas... Lees verder

Jane Greenfield, advisor in rare book conservation at Yale University Library, is a leading authority on preservation and repair. After attending the New York School of Applied Design, she operated her own bindery for several years, enabling her to write from an unusual level of both education and e... Lees verder

"the Conference Of The Birds", Written In The 12th Century By The Persian Poet And Mystic Farid Ud-din Attar, Tells How The Birds Of The World Gather In Order To Search For A Mythological King, The Simorgh. This Book Includes Stories From This Work, Illustrating The Arabic Name Of Each Bird In Jali ... Lees verder

Pop-up cards, with their wonderful interactive, dimensional nature, are all the rage these days. And now crafters can duplicate the amazing techniques at home! Renowned artist Sandi Genovese shows you how with 25 wonderful projects that make cards pop. A birthday greeting becomes even happier wi... Lees verder

Covers A Range Of Projects, From Greeting Cards To Freestanding Models. This Book Helps Readers Not Only To Complete The Diverse Projects In The Book, But Also Learn The Skills Necessary To Apply Their Own Creativity And Create Fresh Projects. Lees verder

Presents The Skills And Ideas Needed To Create Exquisite Designs Of Your Own. This Book Shows How To Enhance Calligraphy, Texts And A Host Of Other Decorative Items Using Watercolour And Gouache. It Includes Borders, Alphabets, Decorative Initials And Monograms. Lees verder

A is een koetje (dat staat op zijn kop) van Rob Berkel en Ferran Bach verscheen bij Davidsfonds/Infodok en is gebaseerd op de gelijknamige tentoonstelling. Een schitterende kijk- en leesboek dat vertelt over de rotstekeningen van de prehistorische mens, het strakke spijkerschrift en sierlijke hiëro... Lees verder

Magnificent and plentiful images of finely wrought Japanese calligraphy teach the techniques and spiritual essence that underlie this ancient, elegant art. In Japan, calligraphy is more than an art: it’s practically a religion, in which every stroke and every character should reflect the writer’s ow... Lees verder

Sheila S. Blair's groundbreaking book is the first reference work on calligraphy, or the art of beautiful writing, in Arabic script. Calligraphy was one of the main methods of artistic expression from the seventh century to the present from the Islamic West to India and beyond. Using over 250 color ... Lees verder

The Bookbinding Handbook provides essential guidance with clear step-by-step instructions for creating a variety of books, pamphlets, albums, journals, and diaries. Using plain or decorated paper, learn how to produce beautiful handmade books to serve as gifts. or for your own personal use. Lees verder

A hands-on companion to How to Make Books introduces a new collection of twenty-five entertaining projects for toys, flip books, and other ingenious, three-dimensional paper creations, accompanied by clear, step-by-step instructions, full-color photographs, and helpful tips on materials and techniqu... Lees verder

In The World of the Luttrell Psalter, Michelle Brown sets the psalter firmly within its medieval society and culture, tracing its history, inspiration and creation, and highlighting its artistic models, originality and innovation. Exploring its patronage, purpose and audience, she unravels the likel... Lees verder