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1998 - FRANCE AT THE CASTLE OF POCE SUR CISSE NEAR TOURS 10TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE NATIONAL CALLIGRAPHY CENTER - AFRATAPEM Tuesday, July 21st to Saturday, July 25th, 1998
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Conference pendant les RV de la calligraphie : "Un public captive". |
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From the first day, Muriel GAGGINI who came from Japan, made a presentation with slides on the history of writing. The audience was spellbound.This was the start of a series of workshops on the occasion of this international meeting. | |||||
WORKSHOP BY MURIEL GAGGINI Maps and Calligraphy Learn about the history of maps,
the different types* and the symbols* used to design them.
An exhibit of antique and contemporary maps displayed several kind of
maps and how calligraphy can be used effectively. In this workshop the
student were assigned to produce an artistic rendition of the map of
Tokyo Bay. (*see illustrations below). Other workshops offered by the Center's teachers: beginners's workshop, Gothic, Uncial, Hollandaise, Anglaise, Gestique etc. |
Map of Mesopotamia - Roman Capitals & Foundational |
Map of ancient Italy |
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Map of Switzerland with map symbols, heraldic
devices |
Vineyards of the Rhone region |
The wind rose |