Initial Initiative Initialization of Initials

The publication explores the phenomenon of initials not only from history to the present, but looks at the initial and its meaning as such. Over its possible meanings, over its relation to the text and the entirety of the book itself. It collects visual and written materials and describes the initial from its various sides.

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It deals with concepts that discuss the initial in connection with, for example, illustration, illumination, ornament, pattern, rubrication, or concepts related to the use of the initial in the book, marginalia, headings, chapter, and the like. Also the initial and its relatives such as emblem, calogram, hanko, seal, signum, signature and many others. The publication consists of created initials that disrupt but also complement the text in various ways.

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Publication
270 x 195 mm

Diploma
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2023

Tri smrtky sa plavia

Publication

2023