Lettering In Ornament: An Inquiry Into The Decorative Use Of Lettering, Past, Present, And Possible (1902) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781437217209)

""Lettering In Ornament: An Inquiry Into The Decorative Use Of Lettering, Past, Present, And Possible"" is a book written by Lewis Foreman Day in 1902. The book explores the use of lettering as a decorative element in art and design, examining its history, current practices, and future possibilities. Day delves into the various styles and techniques of lettering, including calligraphy, typography, and hand-drawn lettering, and how they have been used in ornamentation throughout the ages. He also discusses the role of lettering in modern design and its potential for future innovation. This book is a valuable resource for artists, designers, and anyone interested in the history and evolution of lettering as a decorative art form.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Lewis Foreman Day
ISBN-10: 1437217206
ISBN-13: 9781437217209
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 10/27/2008
Pages: 244
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.16lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.69d