Words Into Shapes: The Graphic Art of Calligram

by Daniele Tozzi

Book Overview

A calligram is a form of poetry created to be viewed and admired as well as read. It stands out for its peculiar typographic layout: the words are placed to create a picture or designs. In calligrams, the artist generally use the words to create an image related to the poem's main theme. In other cases, the picture created by the words may be evocative but indirectly related to the content.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 8416500517
• ISBN13: 9788416500512
• Release Date: September 2019
• Publisher: Monsa Publications
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 7.3" x 9.3"