Eric Gill, a multifaceted artist known for his sculpting and typeface design, was also a radical religious and social philosopher. He believed that life transcended art, viewing it as the ultimate expression of humanity. His holistic perspective integrated art, work, and spiritual values, reflecting his commitment to a life of purpose and meaning beyond mere aesthetics.
Eric Gill Volgorde van de boeken (chronologisch)
Arthur Eric Rowton Gill was een Engelse beeldhouwer en letterontwerper, geassocieerd met de Arts and Crafts-beweging. Zijn werk kenmerkt zich door een diepgaand begrip van materiaal en vakmanschap. Hij onderzocht de verbanden tussen kunst, spiritualiteit en het dagelijks leven. Zijn iconische letterontwerpen blijven vandaag de dag nog steeds invloedrijk in design en typografie.
Focusing on the human form, Eric Gill's Twenty-five Nudes serves as both an artistic manifesto and a visual collection. The book outlines his philosophy on the portrayal of the body, emphasizing his belief in a specific aesthetic approach. Through a blend of text and imagery, Gill articulates his vision, making it a significant exploration of art and representation.
This book serves as an introduction to the key elements of good typographic design. Broken into sections covering the fundamentals of typography, the book features inspiring works by acclaimed typographic designers from across the world. Each section illustrates technical points and encourages readers to try out new ideas of their own. The subjects covered include typographic rebus, abstract form, overlapping, using grids, metaphoric construction and illumination. The result is an instantly accessible, jargon-free guide to typographic design using professional techniques
An essay on typography
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Explores the place of typography in culture. This title is also a moral treatise celebrating the role of craftsmanship in an industrial age.
First edition. Insight into a relationship between an artist and his apprentice. Presents twelve letters written from renown engraver Eric Gill to David Kindersley. Contains facsimiles of parts of the letters including details for a crest to be done by Kindersley. Published for a thanksgiving service for Kindersley's life and works in October, 1995. Contains comments on the relationship from close aquaintances Lida Lopes Cardozo and Guy Bettley-Cooke. Includes two photo reproductions of the artists and a self portrait of Kindersley. 24 pages. stiff paper wrappers.. small 8vo..