O processo de construção das fontes digitais de simulação caligráfica

Abstract

Conceptualization of the study s object: the definition of digital typefaces simulating calligraphy, their origin and technological evolution. Identification of categories for understading calligraphic shapes: visual characteristics associated with the instrumental universe of calligaphy; the process of writing; craft skills and calligraphy as a temporal-spatial event. The process of manufacturing digital typefaces simulating calligraphy.The steps of development of digital typefaces simulating calligraphy based on concrete references: source analysis, digitalization, translation to outlines, spacing and font generation. Strategies for designing typefaces simulating calligraphy based on conceptual references. Articulation of structural and expressive features associated with the calligraphic craft. Suggestion of calligraphic ductus in digital typefaces simulating calligraphy: continuous and interrupted construction. Strategies associated with the visual representation of instrumental skills: ornamentation, integration and lack of skills. The concept of variation applied to digital type: manual, random and planned variation. Presentation of the typefaces Zapfino, Bickham and Champion Script. Comments related to the relevance of digital typefaces simulating calligraphy: conservation, interaction, sharing and increasing appreciation for the calligraphic practice