MORRIS TROY type specimen book
WILLIAM MORRIS - BIOGRAPHY
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illiam Morris was born in 1834 in Walthamstow, England to a wealthy family. He was the son of William Morris and Emma Morris. His father, was a well-known stockbroker in London during that time, and his mother, was a music teacher in Worcrester. Growing up in a middle-class family, Morris had unlimited support from his family in terms of finance and education. Under the influence of his father, Morris attended Marlborough public school. It was designed for people who wanted to work in the business or finance industry. When Morris turned 19, he attended Exeter College, Oxford. This was an important turning point of his later career. Instead of became a clergyman like what he and his family expected, he showed more interest in art and design. During his time in Oxford, he met Edward Burne-Jones, a fellow student. The pair later became best friends and colleagues. Despite the fact that both Morris and Burne-Jones stayed in Oxford and intended to become priests, the pair found themselves immersed in the art world. A whole new world was opened for the two young emerging artists after their trip to France in 1855.
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The book is used P22 Morris Troy designed by Richard Kegler in 2001, a modification of Morris Troy designed by William Morris in 1892. The glyphs designed by Huyen Mac Sample text from “The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe” by C.S.Lewis Printed at Commonvision, UMBC Designed by Huyen Mac ART430/Typography III/Fall 2017/UMBC
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