Lettering r-evolution: a comparison between medieval illumination and graffiti-writing in the ’70

Authors

  • Alessandro Ossani Dipartimento delle Arti Visive Alma Mater Studiorum Università di Bologna

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.6092/issn.2038-6184/7444

Keywords:

letter, illuminated manuscripts, writing (contemporary art)

Abstract

Lettering r-evolution: history and evolution of the letter in a comparative study between illuminated initials of medieval manuscripts and graffiti-writing, the artistic, cultural and social movement born in New York City during the ’70. From the roman square capitals of Vergilius Augusteus to full-page initials of  Books of Durrow, Lindisfarne and Kells; from Taki 183’s block letters to Phase 2’s wild style.

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Published

2017-12-01

How to Cite

Ossani, A. (2017). Lettering r-evolution: a comparison between medieval illumination and graffiti-writing in the ’70. Figure, 3, 59–72. https://doi.org/10.6092/issn.2038-6184/7444

Issue

Vol. 3 (2017)

Section

Articles

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Copyright (c) 2017 Alessandro Ossani

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