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What is lettering?
What is lettering?
- The process of arranging type to make written language legible and appealing
- The use of pre-designed fonts and typefaces
- The study of the history and development of writing systems
- The art and skill of drawing letters and decorative characters, often by hand (correct)
What tools do lettering artists use?
What tools do lettering artists use?
- Brushes and markers for calligraphy
- Digital software for creating fonts
- A variety of tools, techniques, and styles to design custom letterforms (correct)
- Only pens and pencils
How is lettering different from typography?
How is lettering different from typography?
- Lettering is the study of the history and development of writing systems, while typography is the art and skill of drawing letters and decorative characters
- Lettering is the process of arranging type to make written language legible and appealing, while typography is completely customizable and unique to a specific project or goal
- Lettering is completely customizable and unique to a specific project or goal, while typography is the process of arranging type to make written language legible and appealing (correct)
- Lettering is the use of pre-designed fonts and typefaces, while typography involves drawing letters and decorative characters by hand
What is the main characteristic of lettering used in industrial drawing (technical drawing)?
What is the main characteristic of lettering used in industrial drawing (technical drawing)?
What does the term 'typography' refer to?
What does the term 'typography' refer to?