Experimental Exercises in Typography 1971 notgoingtotypographics Christian Vogt

Christian Vogt

constructing images by combining typefaces of various sizes printed in red and black

This book was printed as a tribute in 1953

Fanette Mellier proposes to assess the radiation of light as color expansion: from morning blue to sunset purple

what are these aims

Experimental Exercises in Typography 1971 notgoingtotypographics Christian VogtIn order to gain a real knowledge and understanding of the basic essential aspects of typography, its purpose, function and techniques, a series of exercises were devised to be experimental in approach, involving the student with the basic aspects of typography and then to acquire a basic knowledge of type by exploring creatively the nature and value of type. To avoid any superficial approach, all exercises were carried out by first making a careful