Galliard
Publication | Typography
Presenting Galliard celebrates Matthew Carter’s 1978 typeface named Galliard, a contemporary adaptation of Robert Granjon’s original 16th-century design. The forms and narrative of this piece were inspired by the popular 16th-century European dance for which the typeface was named. The goal in choosing this design was to convey the lively nature of the dance and convey a sense of lyrical and musical qualities.
Leaping Across the Grid: Companion Book
Leaping Across the Grid further explores the themes established in Presenting Galliard. The rhythmic flow of type and numbers, paired with the iconography of dancing footsteps, solidifies the book’s narrative of Galliard as both a typeface and a popular 16th-century dance. The booklet sections feature the typeface’s designer, Matthew Carter, a timeline of how Galliard came to be, and a visual display of the typeface family.