Le romain du Roi - La typographie au service de l'Etat 1702-2002
The typography of the King: the Roman. The typography in the employ of the State 1702-2002
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From november 9 2002 to february 2 2003 |
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Graphic art
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In 1702 the new typographic character creted by printer Philippe Grandjean is presented to the public. It is the king's roman. Due to its aesthetics and its technique, this new character modified the development of European typographies. The aim of its creation was the work in honor of the King and of his reign called Medals on the main events of the reign of Louis the Great. |
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13, rue de la Poulaillerie
69002 Lyon - France
04 78 37 65 98 04 78 38 25 95 mil@mairie-lyon.fr http:/ / www.imprimerie.lyon.fr
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 | Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday from 10:30 am to 6 pm Tuesday, By appointment
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Admission fee : 5 € |
Concessions : 3 € |
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 | The King Roman, Coinses on the principal occurrences of the reign of Louis the Great, 1702 © Museum of the priting office of Lyon |
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