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LETTERING
CONTENT
- Meaning of Lettering
- Forms of Lettering
- Stages in the Construction of Letters
- Qualities of Good Lettering
Meaning of Lettering
Lettering is the art of letter construction of the alphabets from letter A-Z. Lettering is also the art of using letters to form words for communication purpose.
Forms of Lettering
(i) Pen lettering
(ii) Block lettering
Pen Lettering
Pen lettering is also known as calligraphy or script lettering. Letters under pen lettering are handwritten not drawn or constructed.
Materials Used for Pen Lettering
Materials used for pen lettering are
(i) pen (ii) ink (iii) calligraphic pen
Block Lettering
In block lettering letters are drawn or constructed.
Materials Needed for Block Lettering
Materials needed for block lettering include; (i) paper (ii) pencil (iii) ruler (iv) cutter (v) eraser.
Types of Block Lettering
- Gothic Lettering
- Roman lettering
- Italic lettering
- Text lettering
Gothic Lettering
Gothic letterings are upright letters.
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