The Rococo period was short but notorious. But before we dig too deeply into this opulent era, let’s recap what we learned in our last installment.[su_spacer size="10"] Going For Baroque[su_spacer size="10"] The transition into Modern type spanned across two major artistic periods:...
The Rococo period was short bu...
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Comic Sans: the world’s most simultaneously loved and hated font. Graphic designers especially love to hate on Comic Sans, and it’s easy to understand why. Everyone and their mother has used Comic Sans at some point in their lives, and...
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Finally! The age of “Modern type” has arrived. (Or at least, almost modern.) The transition into Modern type began in the 17th and 18th centuries and spanned two artistic eras: the Baroque period, which stretched from roughly 1600-1750, and the...
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While Germany and Italy were nurturing a growing fascination with type, France was busy fighting the Hundred Years War, which lasted from 1337 to 1453. When the Hundred Years War reached its end, France’s artistic influence expanded under a desire...
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Our journey through the history of typography continues in Italy. But before we dive into how Italy inspired a typographical revolution, let’s briefly recap how we got there. [su_spacer size="10"]The Highlights[su_spacer size="10"] The Western printing press and moveable type were invented around...
Our journey through the histor...
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Whether you’re a graphic designer or paper crafter, choosing a typeface can be a daunting task. It’s easy to get lost in the labyrinthine world of font families and styles, so we’ve created a list of simple dos and don’ts...
Whether you’re a graphic des...
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