
Looks at Western script and lettering in terms of artistic expression, covering calligraphy from medieval manuscripts to art nouveau posters
This work investigates the evolution of Western lettering as a distinct form of artistic expression rather than merely a functional tool for communication. Nicolete Gray, a noted scholar in the field of typography and lettering, utilizes a historical framework to analyze how script forms have been manipulated by artists across centuries. She argues that the aesthetic qualities of letterforms often transcend their linguistic utility, positioning them as integral components of visual art.
What You Will Find
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Experts recognize this text as a foundational study for understanding the intersection of typography and fine art. Readers frequently note the academic density of the prose and the scholarly rigor applied to the visual analysis of historical manuscripts and posters.
Page Count:
193
Publication Date:
1972-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0192114379
ISBN-13:
9780192114372
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