Calligraphy as Visual Poetry
Content Hierarchy
A course by Carol Fountain Nix , Calligrapher
Joined October 2021
Learn the secrets of selecting and deconstructing texts and create calligraphic pieces of art.
- 152 students
- Audio: English
- Spanish, English, Portuguese, German, French, Italian, Polish, Dutch
Joined October 2021
About the video: Content Hierarchy
Overview
“Now, I will show you how to create visual messaging and add meaning to your work. I will start with a single word and methodically add additional words and lines to create basic word compositions. ”
In this video lesson Carol Fountain Nix addresses the topic: Content Hierarchy, which is part of the Domestika online course: Calligraphy as Visual Poetry. Learn the secrets of selecting and deconstructing texts and create calligraphic pieces of art..
Partial transcription of the video
“In this lesson, I'm going to talk about content hierarchy. What exactly is that? It's really the practice of prioritizing various words to create different meanings. For the purposes of this lesson, I will be using a line from Jackie Shelton Green's poem. Jackie is the North Carolina Poet Laureate, and we just happen to be collaborating together. I'll be using her poems to create visual poetry. The name of the poem is Digging for Grandmothers, and it's from Jackie's book, Feeding the Light. I've included the poem in the attachments for this unit. The line we're going to work with in this ex...”
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Course summary for: Calligraphy as Visual Poetry
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Category
Calligraphy & Typography -
Areas
Brush Pen Calligraphy, Calligraphy
A course by Carol Fountain Nix
Carol Fountain Nix is a highly accomplished calligrapher, artist, and educator known for her unique approach to lettering and painting. With over 20 years of experience in the field, Carol has developed a distinctive "urban aesthetic" style that combines calligraphy with other artistic techniques.
As an artist, Carol draws inspiration from the natural world, patterns, contrasts, and the power of words. Her artworks often convey meaningful messages through the combination of lettering and visuals, creating visually intense and emotionally resonant pieces.
With her wealth of experience, Carol has become a respected figure in the calligraphy community, and her work has been exhibited in galleries and featured in various publications. She continues to inspire and mentor aspiring calligraphers around the world, fostering a vibrant and diverse artistic community.
- 152 students
- 12 lessons ()
- 18 additional resources (4 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: English
- Spanish, English, Portuguese, German, French, Italian, Polish, Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
