The Art and Science of Handwriting
Distributed for Intellect Ltd
192 pages
|
© 1993
This book reflects the various facets of the author's lifetime of work in letterforms. The collection of papers and articles, linked by a commentary on a decade in handwriting studies, shows how the educational and medical aspects of her work could not have taken place without a lengthy grounding in lettering. A book for teachers and those who train teachers, as well as therapists and psychologists.
Contents
Preface
PART 1
An introduction to letterforms
The hand that writes
Variability of letters
More about personal letters
Children's signatures
An investigation into writer's cramp
Writer's cramp: a case study
An introduction to letterforms
The hand that writes
Variability of letters
More about personal letters
Children's signatures
An investigation into writer's cramp
Writer's cramp: a case study
PART 2
How much do we know about handwriting?
Education and curriculum planning
The national curriculum
The therapeutic aspects of handwriting
Full circle
Epilogue
References
Index
How much do we know about handwriting?
Education and curriculum planning
The national curriculum
The therapeutic aspects of handwriting
Full circle
Epilogue
References
Index
For more information, or to order this book, please visit http://www.press.uchicago.edu
Google preview here
Art: Art--General Studies
You may purchase this title at these fine bookstores. Outside the USA, see our international sales information.







