How is a typeface designed? What determines the shape of letters? What relationships exist between the elements of the alphabet? To what extent does technology influence the appearance of a text? And, ultimately, what is a font? Starting from these fundamental questions, Il disegno del carattere explores the fascinating world of type design. This third volume examines the ideas and technologies that have shaped typeface design from the advent of printing in the fifteenth century to the digital revolution of the twentieth century. The book brings together an extensive selection of historical documents, highlighting pivotal moments in the history of Western typography through an approach that combines historical significance with relevance to contemporary practice. Drawing on original writings by type engravers, designers, and computer scientists, Il disegno del carattere guides readers towards an understanding of the creative and technological foundations that have shaped the evolution of typographic aesthetics. Contributors featured in this volume include Felice Feliciano, Geoffroy Tory, Jacques Grévin, Giovanni Francesco Cresci, Joseph Moxon, Pierre-Simon Fournier, Rudolf von Larisch, Paul Koch, Harry Carter, William Addison Dwiggins, Edward Johnston, Edward M. Catich, Gerard Unger, Donald Knuth, Walter Tracy, Sumner Stone, Zuzana Licko, Robin Kinross, Fred Smeijers, Richard Southall, and Matthew Carter.
Come si progetta un carattere tipografico? Da cosa nasce la forma delle lettere? Che relazione intercorre fra gli elementi dell’alfabeto? Quanto determinante è la tecnologia sull’aspetto di un testo? Che cos’è in definitiva una font? Partendo da queste fondamentali domande, Il disegno del carattere esplora l’affascinante mondo del type design. Questo terzo volume si propone di analizzare le concezioni e le tecnologie che hanno influenzato la creazione tipografica dai primi giorni della stampa nel Quattrocento fino alla rivoluzione digitale del Novecento. Il libro offre un’ampia selezione di documenti, evidenziando momenti cruciali della storia tipografica occidentale con un approccio che unisce valore storico e rilevanza per la pratica attuale. Attraverso testi originali di incisori, designer e informatici, Il disegno del carattere guida i lettori a comprendere i fondamenti creativi e tecnologici che hanno plasmato l’evoluzione dell’estetica tipografica. Autori in questo volume: Felice Feliciano, Geoffroy Tory, Jacques Grévin, Giovanni Francesco Cresci, Joseph Moxon, Pierre-Simon Fournier, Rudolf von Larisch, Paul Koch, Harry Carter, William Addison Dwiggins, Edward Johnston, Edward M. Catich, Gerard Unger, Donald Knuth, Walter Tracy, Sumner Stone, Zuzana Licko, Robin Kinross, Fred Smeijers, Richard Southall, Matthew Carter.
Il disegno del carattere, 1460—2014
A. Colizzi;R. Olocco
2025-01-01
Abstract
How is a typeface designed? What determines the shape of letters? What relationships exist between the elements of the alphabet? To what extent does technology influence the appearance of a text? And, ultimately, what is a font? Starting from these fundamental questions, Il disegno del carattere explores the fascinating world of type design. This third volume examines the ideas and technologies that have shaped typeface design from the advent of printing in the fifteenth century to the digital revolution of the twentieth century. The book brings together an extensive selection of historical documents, highlighting pivotal moments in the history of Western typography through an approach that combines historical significance with relevance to contemporary practice. Drawing on original writings by type engravers, designers, and computer scientists, Il disegno del carattere guides readers towards an understanding of the creative and technological foundations that have shaped the evolution of typographic aesthetics. Contributors featured in this volume include Felice Feliciano, Geoffroy Tory, Jacques Grévin, Giovanni Francesco Cresci, Joseph Moxon, Pierre-Simon Fournier, Rudolf von Larisch, Paul Koch, Harry Carter, William Addison Dwiggins, Edward Johnston, Edward M. Catich, Gerard Unger, Donald Knuth, Walter Tracy, Sumner Stone, Zuzana Licko, Robin Kinross, Fred Smeijers, Richard Southall, and Matthew Carter.| File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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