Of the Just Shaping of Letters

"Of the Just Shaping of Letters" by Albrecht Dürer is a how-to book from the 1500s that teaches readers the math and science behind drawing letters beautifully. A famous artist wrote it during the Renaissance. It mostly features the Latin alphabet and how to use it in art. The author believed math was key to good art, teaching a careful way to make letters. The book shows how to draw each letter using shapes, inside a square, and gives tips on making them look good. Readers can visually follow the steps to make each letter, learning the important link between math, art, and how it makes letters more beautiful in the art world.