Authors

Naumova Svetlana V., Naumova Polina M.
THE BOUNDARIES OF DIGITAL CALLIGRAPHY

Architecton: Proceedings of Higher Education №2 (46) June, 2014

The article considers the state of the art in modern calligraphy and reviews the processes that are taking place in it in connection with progress in digital technologies. In spite of the fact that the basic function of calligraphical lettering of preservation and transfer of verbal information is lost in the digital ear, calligraphy is seeing growing demand first of all in the sphere of graphic design. Analysis of the functions of modern calligraphy and its role in computerised society have an important theoretical value for developing the methodology of font design and educational programs graphic design students.