Requirement for mono(strictly from a design POV)
1. Two or more letters
2.Interwoven, overlapping or combined
Who used them ?
-Used by artisans and craftsmen as signature.
-monogram were indicators of social (family wealth) or commercial exclusiveness.
-Used to signify different society, guild, allegiances,sect.
CHI RHO
- The symbol of Jesus Christ in early centuries.
- Consists of the first two (capital) letter Chi and Rho (XP) of the greek word "ΧΡΙΣΤΟΣ" (Christ)
-Often accompanied by the "Alpha" and "Omega".
The United Dutch East India Company
- Based on the name "Vereenigde Oost-Indische Compagnie"
- Established 1602
Classical Monogram
- Very elaborate and elegant.
- Influenced by various art movement : Gothic, Victoria, Nouveau
* encyclopedia of monogram (research)
Modern Monogram
- Very minimal and commercial.
- Influenced by various art movement : minimalism, pop art, post modernism.
- Applied on virtually (wedding, logos,etc...) Fashion : LV, Gucci, Chanel ...
Creative Modern Monogram
Font Smith
First Data
Fold It
Kathryn and Jackson
Dark Bird Studio
One Fund
Anthony Lane
