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Athanasius Kircher

Athanasius Kircher

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Athanasius Kircher Font Family was designed by Paulo W and published by Intellecta Design. Athanasius Kircher contains 1 styles.

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About Athanasius Kircher Font Family


ntroducing Athanasius Kircher, an iconic font embracing the essence of the 1600s. This typeface pairs a beautifully weathered lowercase Roman letter set with uniquely exotic uppercase counterparts. The result? A captivating allure reminiscent of antiquated, elusive, and forbidden texts. Dive into a world of rare and antique grimoires with the enchanting typography of Athanasius Kircher.

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ATHANASIUS KIRCHER

Athanasius Kircher was a fascinating figure who embodied the spirit of exploration and learning during the 17th century.

A Scholar of Many Pursuits: A German Jesuit priest, Kircher (1602-1680) was a true polymath. His interests spanned a vast range of subjects, including geography, astronomy, mathematics, languages, medicine, and even music. He brought a scientific curiosity to each field, but it was often intertwined with a mystical understanding of the natural world.

The "Last Renaissance Man", with his wide-ranging knowledge, Kircher published around 40 major works. His writings explored diverse topics like comparative religion, geology, and medicine. Kircher spent over four decades teaching at the Roman College. There, he established a wunderkammer, a cabinet of curiosities that reflected his fascination with the world's wonders.

While some of Kircher's ideas were later proven incorrect by scientific advancements, his influence on the intellectual landscape of the 17th century was undeniable. His vast knowledge and dedication to research helped pave the way for future scholars.

Designers: Paulo W

Publisher: Intellecta Design

Foundry: Intellecta Design

Design Owner: Intellecta Design

MyFonts debut: Jul 23, 2024

Athanasius Kircher

About Intellecta Design

Intellecta Design is a Brazilian typefoundry interested in typographical research and revivals of all forms of ancient typefaces and handwriting styles. It searches historical churches, museums, antiquaries and similar institutions to develop fonts from old books and documents, and has a large collection of rare catalogues and books from XVI to XIX century to help in your studies to digitize lost fonts and non-usual handwriting script models. This kind of research is not common in Brazil. In addition, its design team also works to create new and modern typefaces for all applications. Intellecta Design claims to be the creator and owner of the largest typeface library in Latin America.

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