Michael Harvey, Calligraphy in the Graphic Arts, London, 1988; and Creative Lettering: Drawing & Design, 1985. Images 3 and 4 show the difference between calligraphy (written letters) and lettering (drawn letters). #Calligraphy #Lettering #Pen #Brush #MichaelHarvey #LetterformArchive - ThreadSky

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Michael Harvey, Calligraphy in the Graphic Arts, London, 1988; and Creative Lettering: Drawing & Design, 1985.

Images 3 and 4 show the difference between calligraphy (written letters) and lettering (drawn letters).

#Calligraphy #Lettering #Pen #Brush #MichaelHarvey #LetterformArchive

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letterformarchive.org•15 days ago

We’re compiling all our best articles, videos, and images on topic pages we call “Inspire Me”. The newest installment gathers content and collections that feature calligraphy and lettering: https://letterformarchive.org/calligraphy-and-lettering/

joaofrgomes.bsky.social•15 days ago

(Source: me, a researcher and senior PhD student specializing in typography education, but I can check with my supervisors and my hopefully future uni colleague Paul Antonio – yes, that one – if you so wish 🙃)

joaofrgomes.bsky.social•15 days ago

Calligraphy≠broad nib calligraphy, the latter is just a subset. Even brush-based “lettering” can be considered calligraphic, as long as it’s made up of roughly identifiable strokes. On that subject, Fraktur also has some lettering-like overlaps/built-up shapes, but it’s still considered calligraphy.

joaofrgomes.bsky.social•15 days ago

*Only image 4 shows such a difference. Image 3 shows the difference between a flexible point nib and a broad nib, which are both calligraphic in nature (never mind the implications for lettering and typography, as per Noordzij’s translation/rotation/expansion model, also based on calligraphy…).

letterformarchive.org•14 days ago

Right. I think we’re in agreement. Images 1–3: calligraphy. Image 4: lettering. Have a look at the linked page and let us know what you think.

joaofrgomes.bsky.social•14 days ago

I will ASAP, FWIW I love your platform and the work you’re doing!

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