History of Typography
Pursuit of knowledge of the history of typography has applications in all current fields of graphic design and desktop publishing. Understanding how typefaces evolved and the people who made it happen can enhance our understanding of how to use type appropriately and how to choose the right typefaces for a design project. The history of typography is also useful in the event that a designer encounters older technologies in their work.
Explore the history of typography and the evolution of digital type. Learn the meaning behind certain typographic characters and how the use of type has grown and changed.
Explore the history of typography and the evolution of digital type. Learn the meaning behind certain typographic characters and how the use of type has grown and changed.
@ - A Sign of the Times
The "cinnamon bun, " "petit escargot," and " "cat's tail" (miau), are but a few of the names used around the world for the @ symbol. More than just part of an email address, read about the typographic history of this now commonplace symbol in The Terminal.
The "cinnamon bun, " "petit escargot," and " "cat's tail" (miau), are but a few of the names used around the world for the @ symbol. More than just part of an email address, read about the typographic history of this now commonplace symbol in The Terminal.
A Brief History of Typography
A few paragraphs outline this history of type very briefly.
A few paragraphs outline this history of type very briefly.
History of Typography by Thomas Phinney
A nice overview of various periods in typographic history leading to the digital revolution in type. Also briefly covers specific type styles important in type history such as blackletter, transitional, modern, and others.
A nice overview of various periods in typographic history leading to the digital revolution in type. Also briefly covers specific type styles important in type history such as blackletter, transitional, modern, and others.
What's the Difference Between Times Roman and Times New Roman?
This reprint of a Usenet post by Charles Bigelow explains the Times New Roman typeface.
This reprint of a Usenet post by Charles Bigelow explains the Times New Roman typeface.
The World of Fonts
Dmitry Kirsanov offers his own unique (and excellent) view of typography -- outlining both the history of typefaces and the practical matter of choosing and using type effectively.
Dmitry Kirsanov offers his own unique (and excellent) view of typography -- outlining both the history of typefaces and the practical matter of choosing and using type effectively.