An Initiation in Typography

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“Did you notice how picturesque the letter ‘Y’ is?” asks a poem by Victor Hugo. “That the letter ‘O’ stands for the sun or that the letter ‘Y’ stands for tree, glass or a fork in the road?” In this fascinating initiation into visual design and typography, the authors awaken readers’ curiosity page by page as they reveal
the magic of typography. Short, succinct texts introduce each topic, and typographical puzzles are presented with simple geometric shapes. The… More >>

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Art Schools Aren’t Just for Art

Years ago, art schools typically were limited to those who had artistic ability and were interested in drawing, painting, and more traditional artistic careers. Now art schools offer a wide range of programs, certifications, and degrees that will satisfy any creative talent by offering many career opportunities and options.

Art schools now offer programs ranging from Advertising, Dancing and Choreography, Art, Music, Game Art and Design, Graphic Design, Web Design, to Interior Design and Culinary Management. If you are interested in fashion, some schools also offer Fashion and Retail Management, as well as Media Arts and Animation. Interested in acting? Art schools offer training in that area, as well as film and video editing, audio and video equipment technicians, camera and motion pictures. These are just a few examples of programs offered. The possibilities are endless, and vary by school.

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An Essay on Typography

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An Essay on Typography was first published in 1931, instantly recognized as a classic, and has long been unavailable. It represents Gill at his best opinionated, fustian, and consistently humane. It is his only major work on typography and remains indispensable for anyone interested in the art of letter forms and the presentation of graphic information.

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