Gérard Blanchard
French engraver and typographer (1927–1998)
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Summary
Gérard Blanchard was born on March 2, 1927[1], in Chazelles-sur-Lyon[2]. He died on August 26, 1998[3], in 13th arrondissement of Paris[4]. He worked as a printmaker[5], typographer[6], illustrator[7], art historian[8], and university teacher[9]. He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[10]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: France[11]
- Field of work: typography[12], graphic design[13], history of comics[14]
- Employer: Fonderie Olive[15], Club Med[16], Éditions Grasset[17]
- Educated at: École pratique des hautes études[18]
- Doctoral advisor: Roland Barthes[19], Christian Metz[20]
- Award received: honorary doctorate at the Laval University[21], Prix Blumenthal[22]
- Sex or gender: male[23]
- Archives at: Institute for Contemporary Publishing Archives[24]
- Family name: Blanchard[25]
- Given name: Gérard[26]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[27]
- Name in native language: Gérard Blanchard[28]
- Copyright status as a creator: works protected by copyrights[29]
FAQs
Where was Gérard Blanchard born?
Gérard Blanchard was born in Chazelles-sur-Lyon[2].
Where did Gérard Blanchard die?
Gérard Blanchard died in 13th arrondissement of Paris[4].
What did Gérard Blanchard do for work?
Gérard Blanchard worked as a printmaker[5], typographer[6], illustrator[7], art historian[8], and university teacher[9].
Where did Gérard Blanchard go to school?
Gérard Blanchard was educated at École pratique des hautes études[18].
What awards did Gérard Blanchard receive?
Honors received include honorary doctorate at the Laval University[21] and Prix Blumenthal[22].