Lecturer(s)
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Slovik Radomír, Mgr. BcA.
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Course content
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History of writing continuum from the past to present days, its historical expression and further impact. Typography history (writing for print) is followed and historical steps and trends are practised. Scopes: historical overview of Latin writing, writing agents and tools, medieval scrivener work, writing: drawing, painting and writing, basic types of letters for handprint in 16-18 centuries, initials in 16-18 century prints, cast and cut letters.
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing), Dialogic (discussion, interview, brainstorming)
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Learning outcomes
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Students improve abilities and knowledge within history of writing, calligraphy and typography.
Students are well versed in knowledge and abilities within written culture history branch.
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Prerequisites
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unspecified
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Oral examination
Assignment on the basis of copies of the sample period calligraphy.
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Recommended literature
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BERAN V. Typografický manuál. Praha, 1999.
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Durynk K. Typografické písmařství. Ročenka čs. knihtiskařů XV.. Praha, 1933.
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Hlavsa O. Typografie. Praha, 1981.
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Millera F. - Vihan K. Písmo běžné a nápisové. Učebnice obchodního písma.. Praha, 1946.
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Muzika, František. Krásné písmo ve vývoji latinky. Praha: Paseka, 2005. ISBN 80-7185-740-8.
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Špetko J. Dějiny písma a knihy. Bratislava, 1963.
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Tobolka K. Kniha. Její vznik, vývoj a rozbor.. Praha, 1949.
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