02295cam a22003373u 4500 37103 UtSlPG 20260610133839.0 m cr n 260607r2011||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 NK Dürer, Albrecht, 1471-1528 Of the Just Shaping of Letters Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2011 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2011-08-16 Produced by Ben Courtney, Jana Srna and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Of the Just Shaping of Letters" by Albrecht Dürer is a scientific publication written in the early 16th century. The book serves as a practical guide on the geometric principles behind the construction and design of letters, focusing particularly on the Latin alphabet and its applications in various artistic fields. Dürer, a renowned artist and theorist of the Northern Renaissance, emphasizes the importance of mathematics in artistic creation, advocating for a disciplined approach to the craft of writing and lettering. In this work, Dürer outlines detailed instructions for drawing each letter of the alphabet through a combination of geometric shapes and measurements. Each letter is encapsulated within a square, with specific ratios and proportions provided for achieving aesthetically pleasing results. Dürer's methodical approach includes visual illustrations demonstrating the step-by-step process for creating each letter, from "A" to "Z." The book not only instructs artists and artisans but also promotes a broader understanding of the relationship between geometry and the visual arts, thereby enriching the practice of letter-making in the context of the fine arts and craftsmanship of his time. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Lettering Alphabets Roman capitals (Lettering) Nichol, R. T. https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/37103 77943 77943