Introduction to Foundational Calligraphy

Overview

“In this lesson I will tell you about Edward Johnston, author of the foundational calligraphy. His work has influenced both our typographic and calligraphic studies; In addition to knowing how this style has become a fundamental tool for different platforms: from everyday products, to bases of typographical fonts. We will cover part of his bibliography and research carried out by other calligraphic referents, such as Foundations of Calligraphy, by Sheila Waters, or Make and Compose, of Francisco Gálvez . This sample of references will support the research narrative that Johnston developed to achieve the Foundation.”

In this video lesson Leo Calderón addresses the topic: Foundational Calligraphy History, which is part of the Domestika online course: Introduction to Foundational Calligraphy. Learn the basics of this style and explore the beauty behind it by creating your own calligraphy piece.

Partial transcription of the video

“Lesson I Foundational History In this lesson, we enter the history of foundational calligraphy. But we cannot leave without knowing the creator, Edward Johnston, English calligrapher and typographer, born in Uruguay, which he devoted all his life to research as to teaching and also to the creation of typographical fonts. Perhaps his most recognized work is the creation of the font for the London underground. This book that compiles practically the works of Edward Johnston and his disciple Eric Gill, who was a well-known typographer during the 20th century, it shows in part the work that Joh...”

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Course summary for: Introduction to Foundational Calligraphy

• Level: Beginner
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  Calligraphy & Typography

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  Calligraphy