Statements (40)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
graphic designer
illustrator type designer |
| gptkbp:associatedWith |
gptkb:Boston_University
Dwiggins Press |
| gptkbp:awards |
AIGA Medal
Type Directors Club Medal |
| gptkbp:born |
January 19, 1880
|
| gptkbp:children |
2
|
| gptkbp:contributedTo |
gptkb:American_Institute_of_Graphic_Arts
Type Directors Club |
| gptkbp:createdBy |
Dwiggins Press
numerous typefaces several book designs |
| gptkbp:died |
November 25, 1956
|
| gptkbp:education |
gptkb:Massachusetts_College_of_Art
|
| gptkbp:exhibitedAt |
gptkb:The_Art_Institute_of_Chicago
gptkb:Museum_of_Modern_Art gptkb:The_Library_of_Congress |
| gptkbp:famousFor |
his illustrations
his book design his innovative typography |
| gptkbp:field |
graphic design
illustration typography |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
William Addison Dwiggins
|
| gptkbp:influenced |
modern graphic design
typeface design |
| gptkbp:influencedBy |
gptkb:William_Morris
gptkb:John_Dewey |
| gptkbp:knownFor |
designing book covers
creating_the_typeface_Caledonia creating_the_typeface_Electra |
| gptkbp:legacy |
established standards in typography
influenced future generations of designers promoted the importance of design in publishing |
| gptkbp:nationality |
American
|
| gptkbp:notableWork |
The New Typography
The_Book_of_Dwiggins |
| gptkbp:spouse |
gptkb:Mabel_Dwiggins
|