Typography Tour at the SVA Library and Archives

Come to the SVA Library for a guided tour of its collections with a focus on our Typography resources.

By School of Visual Arts Continuing Education

Date and time

Tuesday, May 20 · 6 - 8pm EDT

Location

SVA Library

380 2nd Avenue #2nd Floor New York, NY 10010

About this event

Event lasts 2 hours

Typography Tour at the SVA Library and Archives

Join us for a fascinating journey through the world of typography at the SVA Library! Discover the history, trends, and techniques behind this essential design element as our knowledgeable librarians and archivists guide you through our extensive resources. Explore rare books, posters, and more in our book collection, picture collection, magazine collection, and the Milton Glaser Design Study Center and Archives. Whether you're a seasoned designer or simply curious about fonts, this unique opportunity is sure to inspire and educate. Our staff will be on hand to describe our holdings and answer all your questions about the SVA Libraries—don’t miss it!

Image Credit:

Page scan from a book called The Schriften Atlas, published in 1898.
The font is called Pastiche Jonische Schrift (Plastic Inonian Type).

Organized by

School of Visual Arts Continuing Education

School of Visual Arts has been a leader in the education of artists, designers and creative professionals for seven decades. With a faculty of distinguished working professionals, a dynamic curriculum and an emphasis on critical thinking, SVA is a catalyst for innovation and social responsibility. Comprising 6,000 students at its Manhattan campus and 35,000 alumni in 100 countries, SVA also represents one of the most influential artistic communities in the world. For information about continuing education including workshops, art courses and artist residency programs, visit sva.edu/ce