Uncial Calligraphy for Beginners

Brief history of uncial calligraphy

A course by user958750 surname958750 , Graphic Designer Specializing in Calligraphy

Graphic Designer Specializing in Calligraphy. Mexico City, Mexico.
Joined December 2018

Learn to design modern letters that are full of personality

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About the video: Brief history of uncial calligraphy

Overview

“I will give you a brief tour about the history of the uncial style and its origin. I will talk about the different types of uncial throughout history; how it was used and for what, who used it in the world, its historical context, its passage to the Gothic letter and the most important contributions it made to writing.”

In this video lesson user958750 surname958750 addresses the topic: Brief history of uncial calligraphy, which is part of the Domestika online course: Uncial Calligraphy for Beginners. Learn to design modern letters that are full of personality.

Partial transcription of the video

“Unit III Brief history of unitary calligraphy In this lesson I will tell you the story of the uncial. It is a fairly old alphabet although its maximum popularity achieved it during the time of the Roman Empire. The Roman Empire led her to expand throughout Europe. Although it was an alphabet which had been developing many centuries before, He had not yet become so popular. The moment in which this alphabet expands throughout Europe It is when the Roman Empire begins to enter its decline. He had been governing quite solidly for centuries, but, at that time, the barbarian hordes that venture ...”

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Course summary for: Uncial Calligraphy for Beginners

  • Level: Beginner
  • 100% positive reviews (135)
  • 2392 students
  • 4 units
  • 18 lessons (3h 13m)
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  • Category

    Calligraphy & Typography
  • Software

    Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop
  • Areas

    Calligraphy

user958750 surname958750

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Graphic Designer Specializing in Calligraphy

Originally from Argentina, Joaquín Seguí is a graphic designer specialized in calligraphy. He began working with calligraphy more than a decade ago and hasn't stopped developing and studying letters since. He uses calligraphy applied mainly to graphic design, editorial design, and advertising and divides his time between calligraphy and abstract art-oriented projects: two things he always felt were closely related

Joaquín has worked with clients such as Nike, Johnnie Walker, Hyatt, Dior, and Tiffany & Co., among others. He is also a teacher and has taught calligraphy at the university level and through various workshops.


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Uncial Calligraphy for Beginners

A course by user958750 surname958750
Graphic Designer Specializing in Calligraphy. Mexico City, Mexico.
Joined December 2018
  • 100% positive reviews (135)
  • 2,392 students