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Lecture: English Roundhand - Part 1 & 2

Where did it start, how did it change, what did it influence.
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What happens in this class?

This is a 2 part lecture on 22nd June & 6th July from 19:00-22:00 GMT (UK, London Time) daily.

Part 1

The beginning of the 1600’s brought a dramatic development of an amazing script which came to be known as ‘The English Roundhand’, a stark contrast to the Bastard Secretary Hand used in England in the previous century.

What precipitated this shift in script and why was it so dramatic moving from a broad edged nib to a pointed nib in a matter of decades? Apart from this displacement of script, there was also the rise of…

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What you will learn
  • Look at the script from 1600 through to 1850
  • Examine the dramatic differences we see in use
  • Why the loss of the name ‘The English Roundhand’
What you will need
  • Bring yourself!
  • You may want a pen and paper for notes

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Age Requirement

18

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Paul Antonio is a calligrapher with over 25 years’ experience and regularly teaches internationally.

Paul offers classes aimed at all levels in different fields associated with calligraphy, gilding and meditation.

The classes focus on gaining a deeper understanding of how both historical and modern scripts work based on accuracy of lettershape and tool control. They also help the practitioner to gain insight into a more metaphysical approach by teaching breathing techniques whilst writing.

Care will also be given to encourage analytical thinking to help you practise better at home.

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