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I. The Elements of Letters, General Proportion, Relative Proportion, Roman Capitals, General Details of Construction, Roman Small, Italics, Stump Writing, Gothic Capitals, Gothic Small, Roman Old Style, French Old Style, chapter III. Modified Proportions, Modified Styles, Large and Small Capitals, art. 37. Main Titles, Construction of Arabic Numerals, 28. Contents of the Main Title.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the art of lettering, offering a comprehensive guide to creating beautiful and legible text for engineering and architectural drawings. It explores the historical development of Roman and Gothic letterforms, tracing their evolution from classical origins to the styles favored in the late nineteenth century. The author meticulously dissects the construction of letters, providing a systematic approach to proportioning, spacing, and achieving visual harmony. The book emphasizes the importance of precise construction, using detailed illustrations and diagrams to guide readers through the process of creating professional-quality lettering. Through a careful examination of different styles, this book reveals the principles underlying effective and visually appealing lettering for technical drawings, ultimately illuminating the enduring value of timeless design principles. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780282616717_0
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