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  • Published In: Aperture, 2025, n. 259. P. 146 1 of 3

  • Database: Art Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Hawthorne, Christopher 3 of 3

Abstract

The article in Aperture discusses the New Typography movement that emerged in Germany a century ago, exploring the fusion of text and image in graphic design. The concept of "typophoto" was coined in 1925 by László Moholy-Nagy and further developed by Jan Tschichold as part of the modernist movement. The article delves into the evolution of typography, photography, and advertising in the 1920s and 1930s, highlighting the innovative and experimental nature of the era. It also touches on contemporary debates about image-dominated culture and the impact of social media on visual communication. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Aperture. 2025/06, Issue 259, p146
  • Document Type:Product Review
  • Subject Area:Marketing
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0003-6420
  • Accession Number:184960877
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