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B2783. Calligraphic Line / Burgert
The Calligraphic Line: Thoughts on the Art of Writing
By Hans-Joachim Burgert. 2nd edition. Translated by Brody Neuenschwander. (1989) 2002. Approx. 177pp. 8.5"x11". Paper Spiral.
Presents Burgert's perspective on the role of form and function in calligraphy and writing, the history of the graphic form (symbol/writing/calligraphy), the need and development of cursive writing and alphabets. The second section presents Burgert's thoughts on the place of calligraphy in the Western world after the invention of printing from type and its relationship to type. Note that this is a photocopy reproduction. The quality of the illustrations vary, but all are photocopies.
If pg.60 of your copy is blank, see a pdf of the illustrations.
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LR12-4. Letter Arts Review Vol.12, No.4
Letter Arts Review Volume 12 No. 4.
The Essence of Letters: The Father Catich Slates at Wichita State University
by Bill Jackson
If One Only Knew What Calligraphy Is!
by Hans-Joachim Burgert
Against the Grain: Archie Granot, Papercut Innovator
by Mordechai Beck
Caressing the Elephant: Or Just What is An Artist's Book Anyway?
by Adela Spindler Roatcap
Devotion & Desire: Views of Women in the Middle Ages & Renaissance
by Adam S. Cohen
Written on the Body: A Collaboration Between Peter Greenaway & Brody Neuenschwander
by Karyn L. Gilman
Foundations of Calligraphy: Part 4 Minuscule to Black Letter
by Shiela Waters
Book Reviews: Twentieth Century Type Designers
Typographers on Type
Letter Jesters
Cover Artist: Peter Greenaway
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