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Jan Tschichold 1902-1974

An early advocate of sans serif typefaces and assymmetrical design. His classical typeface, Sabon, was commissioned by Monotype, Linotype, and Stempel and remains popular today.

Tschichold, Jan [Johannes]

Brief entry at Grove Art lists some of his influences and contributions to design.

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