Letter Exchange is a professional organization dedicated to the promotion of
lettering
Lettering or Lettering design is an act or result of artfully drawing letters, instead of writing them simply. Lettering is considered an art form, where each letter in a phrase or quote acts as an illustration. Each letter is created with attent ...
in all media. Letter Exchange was founded in the United Kingdom in 1988. It organizes lectures held at the
Art Workers Guild
The Art Workers' Guild is an organisation established in 1884 by a group of British painters, sculptors, architects, and designers associated with the ideas of William Morris and the Arts and Crafts movement. The guild promoted the 'unity of al ...
, publishes its journal ''Forum'' twice a year, and also organizes exhibitions. Its international membership is open to professionals as well as interested amateurs.
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Calligraphy
Calligraphy () is a visual art related to writing. It is the design and execution of lettering with a pen, ink brush, or other writing instruments. Contemporary calligraphic practice can be defined as "the art of giving form to signs in an e ...
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Lettering
Lettering or Lettering design is an act or result of artfully drawing letters, instead of writing them simply. Lettering is considered an art form, where each letter in a phrase or quote acts as an illustration. Each letter is created with attent ...
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Typography
Typography is the art and technique of Typesetting, arranging type to make written language legibility, legible, readability, readable and beauty, appealing when displayed. The arrangement of type involves selecting typefaces, Point (typogra ...
References
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External links
letterexchange.org
Calligraphy organizations, societies, and schools
Organizations established in 1988
1988 establishments in the United Kingdom
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