Lettering was used with the earliest art of the Egyptians.
These ancient people expressed their thoughts with symbols, more or less geometrical in outline. In these we find the oldest of our Biblical writings; they were worked in stone and written on papyrus. The forms used are called hieroglyphics, and students of ancient languages have been able to translate these strange characters. The Greeks and Romans had characters very similar to ours. We have copied their forms, and use them today for our letters. Some of the inscriptions on the ancient Greek and Roman temples are great examples of lettering,
with both form and spacing.
These ancient people expressed their thoughts with symbols, more or less geometrical in outline. In these we find the oldest of our Biblical writings; they were worked in stone and written on papyrus. The forms used are called hieroglyphics, and students of ancient languages have been able to translate these strange characters. The Greeks and Romans had characters very similar to ours. We have copied their forms, and use them today for our letters. Some of the inscriptions on the ancient Greek and Roman temples are great examples of lettering,
with both form and spacing.
Build the form
Decide on font
10-12 inches max on height Cut out 2 letters out of mat board Use cups to space out letters Glue all together Use architecture tape Wrap the letter Paint with gesso |
Create the pattern
Design the letter
You can use.... Paint Marker Hot glue Colored Pencil Found Objects Construction paper |
Unify the elements
Keep it aesthetically pleasing. (no mess)
High creativity Originality Personality |