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Who invented the Linotype machine in 1886?
Who invented the Linotype machine in 1886?
What was the main purpose of the Grand Exhibition held in 1851?
What was the main purpose of the Grand Exhibition held in 1851?
What material were Wood-types designed by Darius Wells made of?
What material were Wood-types designed by Darius Wells made of?
Which designer was known for creating Great Primer Sans Serif styles?
Which designer was known for creating Great Primer Sans Serif styles?
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What was the primary advantage of using the Linotype machine over traditional manual typesetting?
What was the primary advantage of using the Linotype machine over traditional manual typesetting?
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Which design philosophy influenced Victorian graphic design during the era?
Which design philosophy influenced Victorian graphic design during the era?
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Who founded and led the Arts and Crafts Movement as a response to mass-produced goods?
Who founded and led the Arts and Crafts Movement as a response to mass-produced goods?
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In which field were wood-engraved illustrations commonly used?
In which field were wood-engraved illustrations commonly used?
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What were some characteristics of Victorian typefaces according to the text?
What were some characteristics of Victorian typefaces according to the text?
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Which philosophy inspired the Arts and Crafts Movement to emphasize art and labor in service to society?
Which philosophy inspired the Arts and Crafts Movement to emphasize art and labor in service to society?
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Why were wood types by Darius Wells considered a more favorable option than metal types?
Why were wood types by Darius Wells considered a more favorable option than metal types?
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What set of values drove Victorian graphic design during the era?
What set of values drove Victorian graphic design during the era?
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What was one of the fundamental goals of the Arts and Crafts movement led by William Morris?
What was one of the fundamental goals of the Arts and Crafts movement led by William Morris?
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Which country saw the genesis of the Bauhaus in the early 1900s influenced by the Arts and Crafts movement?
Which country saw the genesis of the Bauhaus in the early 1900s influenced by the Arts and Crafts movement?
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What type of units were commonly used to enhance elaborate architectural facades during the late 1800s?
What type of units were commonly used to enhance elaborate architectural facades during the late 1800s?
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Which company designed and manufactured the glazed machine-pressed relief tiles for the exterior facade of the Green Dragon Hotel?
Which company designed and manufactured the glazed machine-pressed relief tiles for the exterior facade of the Green Dragon Hotel?
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What distinguished the Green Dragon Hotel's exterior facade in terms of advertising during the Arts and Crafts era?
What distinguished the Green Dragon Hotel's exterior facade in terms of advertising during the Arts and Crafts era?
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Which individual was a key figure in the Arts and Crafts movement and played a role in elevating traditional craftsmanship in the late 19th century?
Which individual was a key figure in the Arts and Crafts movement and played a role in elevating traditional craftsmanship in the late 19th century?
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Who led the Century Guild, a group of artists and designers that started in 1882?
Who led the Century Guild, a group of artists and designers that started in 1882?
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What type of publication did the Century Guild start in 1884 that was exclusive to the visual arts?
What type of publication did the Century Guild start in 1884 that was exclusive to the visual arts?
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Which artist reflected medieval passions through graphic design within the Century Guild?
Which artist reflected medieval passions through graphic design within the Century Guild?
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What was the main focus of William Morris' Kelmscott Press, which operated from 1891 to 1898?
What was the main focus of William Morris' Kelmscott Press, which operated from 1891 to 1898?
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Which typeface created by William Morris was based on Nicolas Jenson's Venetian roman faces?
Which typeface created by William Morris was based on Nicolas Jenson's Venetian roman faces?
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What aspect of handicraft and design did Morris and Kelmscott Press aim to recreate?
What aspect of handicraft and design did Morris and Kelmscott Press aim to recreate?
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What distinguishing feature characterizes Antique fonts by Vincent Figgins?
What distinguishing feature characterizes Antique fonts by Vincent Figgins?
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Which typeface design has shorter ascenders and descenders?
Which typeface design has shorter ascenders and descenders?
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What is a distinctive feature of Egyptian fonts according to Thorne’s 1821 specimen book?
What is a distinctive feature of Egyptian fonts according to Thorne’s 1821 specimen book?
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How would you describe Clarendon by William Thorowgood and Company compared to Antique fonts by Vincent Figgins?
How would you describe Clarendon by William Thorowgood and Company compared to Antique fonts by Vincent Figgins?
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What defines Tuscan-style letters in terms of serif design?
What defines Tuscan-style letters in terms of serif design?
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What remains a mystery regarding the invention of slab-serif letterforms according to the text?
What remains a mystery regarding the invention of slab-serif letterforms according to the text?
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