Jan Tschichold

Jan Tschichold was born in Leipzig, Germany in 1902. His father was a sign painter and lettering artist whose occupation exposed Tschichold early on to practical typology and typography. Between 1919 and 1921 Tschichold attended the Akademie für graphische Künste und Buchgewerbe (Academy for Graphic Arts and Book Production), where he studied calligraphy, wood engraving, etching, and bookbinding. He also studed type design under Heinrick Wienyck at the Kunstgewerbeschule (College for Applied Arts) in Dresden. Upon completing his education, he worked as a traditional calligrapher in the field of advertising, and also taught at the Leipzig Academy. One of the most formative events in Tschichold’s career... more.

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