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Typography

E. D. Typography. C. A. B. Georgina Wood. What is typography?. “As the saying goes, type is a beautiful group of letters, not a group of beautiful letters .” — Matthew Carter. Ty pography history. Johannes Gutenberg perfected the art of typography around 1455.

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Typography

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  1. E D Typography C A B Georgina Wood

  2. What is typography? “As the saying goes, type is a beautiful group of letters, not a group of beautiful letters.” — Matthew Carter

  3. Typography history Johannes Gutenberg perfected the art of typography around 1455.

  4. 20th century typography Matthew Carter is one of the first 21st century typographers which his work is still admired today. Carter created the font Verdana

  5. Neville Brody Born in 1957 English International graphic designer who specialises in typography Known for pushing the boundaries

  6. Neville Brody Comical and bold Sans Serif fonts

  7. Neville Brody Brody believes type effects advertising. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X3YDAtcsKmg

  8. David Carson The main focus of these designs is their use of text, and how the typography is presented. 1990’s “Ray Gun” magazine.

  9. “Grunge” typography “Ray Gun” Magazine.

  10. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MV0DTNLslLY

  11. What is a font? “A set type of one particular face and size” - Dictionary.com

  12. This is a basic letterform of capital lettering

  13. This is a basic letterform of capital lettering A

  14. This is a basic letterform of capital lettering B

  15. This is a basic letterform of capital lettering C

  16. Serif and Sans Serif fonts The small flicks at the end of each character are called serifs. Serif Sans Serif Sans Serif fonts are the opposite to Serif fonts, as the characters are rounded with no flicks. Usually straight edged fonts.

  17. Serif and Sans Serif fonts Serif fonts: Times New Roman Bookman Old Style Courier New Sans Serif fonts: Trebuchet MS Comic Sans MS Century Gothic

  18. Conclusion Typography is used in our everyday life. Without typography, art would just be pictures and paintings.

  19. Thanksforwatching!

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