The Roots and Impact of Jan Tschichold’s Die neue Typographie (vol 1)
| Author | Davide Fornari, Chiara Barbieri, Jonas Berthod, eds. |
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| Publisher | Triest Verlag |
| ISBN | 9783038630982 |
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| Status | not yet published |
Jan Tschichold was a German typographer, book designer and writer, regarded as one of the pioneers of modern graphic design. Born in Leipzig in 1902, he developed innovative typographical principles, advocating for clear, functional design. His most well-known work, Die neue Typographie (1928), forms the foundation of modern design, influencing generations of designers. Volume 1 examines the roots, sources and effects of Die neue Typographie, demonstrating how Tschichold harked back to existing sources to formulate his own ideas. The essays explore the origins of similar principles in the early 20th century in Germany, Czechoslovakia and Denmark. The book describes the effects of Tschichold’s ideas on the design scene by examining the dissemination, reception and consequences of Die neue Typographie. It is designed to serve as a themed multi- and transnational history of graphic design, tracing the development of Jan Tschichold’s theories in the course of the 20th century.
| 400 p, ills colour & bw, 16 x 24 cm, pb, English |
Triest Verlag
