Introduction to Foundational Calligraphy
Foundational Calligraphy History
A course by Leo Calderón , Graphic Designer and Calligrapher
About the video: Foundational Calligraphy History
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
“In this lesson. we delve into the history of foundational calligraphy. But we cannot begin without knowing its creator. edward Johnston. an English calligrapher and typographer born in Uruguay. who devoted his entire life to research. teaching. and the creation of typefaces. His most famous achievement is designing the typefaces for the London Underground. This work is a testament to his dedication and skill. leaving a lasting impact on typography and public transport design. This book compiles nearly all the works of Edward Johnston and his student. edith Gill. a notable 20th-century typog...”
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Leo Calderón
A course by Leo Calderón
A native of Chile, Leo Calderón is a graphic designer with a specialization in typography from the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile and also a professor of design and typography at the Instituto Profesional AIEP in Santiago, Chile. He considers his forte to be in calligraphy and lettering, both arts perfected under the teachings of great experts and many years of practice.
With more than 8 years of experience in this trade, he has worked for internationally renowned brands such as Heineken, Visa, Ralph Lauren, Johnnie Walker, Vans, and Guess. Additionally, he has participated in multiple Bienales de Tipografía Latinoamericana in recent years, being recognized in the Emerging category for his typographic project, Picarona.
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