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100 1 _aDürer, Albrecht,
_d1471-1528
245 1 0 _aOf the Just Shaping of Letters
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2011
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
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.
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/37103
999 _c77943
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