I love typeface and typesetting
This is a dear personal project, that hopefully, at some point will take the form of a poster and slides about typography, to be used by universities and other organizations, for training the eye and the mind with useful information about the history of type and rules for typesetting. The lectures could also include theories about colors. Below are snapshots from the work in progress poster and slides.
Movable type revolutionized printing and communication by enabling the mass production of books and documents. The earliest known system of movable type was invented in China around 1040 AD by Bi Sheng, who used clay and later wooden characters. However, these materials were fragile and did not gain widespread use. In the 13th century, Korean artisans developed a more durable version using metal type, significantly improving the printing process.
The most influential breakthrough came in the 15th century when Johannes Gutenberg of Germany introduced a system of cast metal type along with the printing press. Gutenberg's innovation involved individually cast letters made from an alloy of lead, tin, and antimony, which were reusable and highly durable.
The most influential breakthrough came in the 15th century when Johannes Gutenberg of Germany introduced a system of cast metal type along with the printing press. Gutenberg's innovation involved individually cast letters made from an alloy of lead, tin, and antimony, which were reusable and highly durable.
This system allowed for efficient typesetting, rapid production, and consistent quality. His 42-line Bible, printed around 1455, marked the beginning of the Gutenberg Revolution, leading to the spread of knowledge and literacy across Europe.
Gutenberg’s method remained largely unchanged for centuries, forming the foundation of modern typography and publishing until the advent of digital printing in the 20th century.
Gutenberg’s method remained largely unchanged for centuries, forming the foundation of modern typography and publishing until the advent of digital printing in the 20th century.
