TY - BOOK AU - Cinelli,Mia TI - Giving type meaning: context and craft in typography T2 - Explorations in Philosophy and Theology SN - 9781350255838 AV - Z246 .C374 2024 U1 - 686.22 KW - Graphic design (Typography) KW - Graphic arts KW - Arts graphiques N1 - Includes bibliographical references (pages 201-207) and index; Introduction -- 1. Social Context -- 2. Spatial Context -- 3. Temporal Context N2 - When we encounter typography, how do we know what it means? How is the tone of type influenced by the way it is set, when it is made, and where it exists? Considering the social, spatial, and temporal contexts of visual language, this text informs and inspires students, educators, and professionals looking to engage more deeply with the letterforms they use and see. Featuring diverse typographic works, "closer looks", and interviews with practicing artists and designers, Giving Type Meaning serves to inform how and why we understand what type communicates ER -