Uncial Calligraphy for Beginners
Notions about calligraphy
A course by Joaquín Seguí, Graphic Designer Specializing in Calligraphy
Joined December 2018
Joined December 2018
About the video: Notions about calligraphy
Overview
“I will tell you what are the different types of calligraphy that exist in general and what types of tools are used for each one (flat pen, italics and gestures). Within this melting pot of possibilities we will identify where the uncials are.”
In this video lesson Joaquín Seguí addresses the topic: Notions about calligraphy, which is part of the Domestika online course: Uncial Calligraphy for Beginners. Learn to design modern letters that are full of personality.
Partial transcription of the video
“In this lesson. i will delve into some basic concepts of the vast world of calligraphy and explore where we stand when dealing with uncial scripts. Calligraphy encompasses numerous styles. yet the broadest categorization often serves as an initial framework to understand its diverse forms. to make is between formal calligraphy and gestural calligraphy. Formal calligraphy includes alphabets crafted by following specific norms with precise strokes. adhering to numerous rules. sometimes inspired by historical models. sometimes also following an existing calligraphic model from the past. with c...”
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Course summary for: Uncial Calligraphy for Beginners
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Calligraphy & Typography -
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Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop -
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Calligraphy
Joaquín Seguí
A course by Joaquín Seguí
Originally from Argentina, Joaquín Seguí is a graphic designer specialized in calligraphy. He began working with calligraphy more than a decade ago and hasn't stopped developing and studying letters since. He uses calligraphy applied mainly to graphic design, editorial design, and advertising and divides his time between calligraphy and abstract art-oriented projects: two things he always felt were closely related
Joaquín has worked with clients such as Nike, Johnnie Walker, Hyatt, Dior, and Tiffany & Co., among others. He is also a teacher and has taught calligraphy at the university level and through various workshops.
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