....about the history of the Greek Orthodox, the faith... - the word "art" conjures up associations and values that are irrelevant in the greek orthodox context - such as "self expression". [art=lettering=painting etc etc ].


now. what do you mean by "history of that "A"?


David Hamuel

Stephen, hopefully a real expert (like Gerry) will chime in, but I'd say the lettering on that sign is a somewhat westernized rendition of an old Byzantine script. The T26 font seems to be closer to the authentic stuff, an example of which I happen to have:



It's a detail from a painting in one of the larger monasteries in Thessaloniki, Greece.

hhp

Here's a stab in the dark. I would guess that the lettering stems from Greek Orthodox Manuscripts or rather manuscripts held as important to the Greek Orthodox church. -- Hmm. I'm curious now. I think I'll do look.

Hrant,

the sample is common (the lettering). in that case - it's just greek history.

but only Gerry Leonidas can tell.....


David Hamuel

David - I mean that I'm interested in the history of these
letterforms, not the religion. Unless they are connected.

As has been proven through history, what they saw wasn't always