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_aDürer, Albrecht, _d1471-1528 |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aOf the Just Shaping of Letters |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2011 |
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_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2011-08-16 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Ben Courtney, Jana Srna and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net | ||
| 520 | _a"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.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aLettering | ||
| 653 | _aAlphabets | ||
| 653 | _aRoman capitals (Lettering) | ||
| 700 | 1 | _aNichol, R. T. | |
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