Vaghintara
Typography design
In this project I wanted to represent Vaghintara (Mongolian vertical writing adapted to Buryat language. This font was used
only between 1905-1917) as a symbol of the past, the cultural assimilation without loss of national identity. Analysing
different traditions makes it easier to see differences rather than identical aspects, however I am particularly focused
on similarities and how different cultures can influence each other. These simple observations inspired me to connect Vaghintara
with illustrations in general and Old Russian “Vyaz” (ornamental script) in particular. The style of illustrations comes
from Buddhist thangkas. Images of animals and plants imitate the forms of the words written in Vaghintara.
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Vaghintara
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Date
October 24, 2018, 18:00h
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Students
- Mila Balzhieva (Exhibited)
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Alumni
- Mila Balzhieva (Exhibited)
Pariticipants