Type Classification Overview
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What is Type Classification?

Is based on the anatomic characteristics of the letterforms, usually divided into 4 categories.

Which of the following are the 4 categories of type classification?

  • Block (correct)
  • Roman (correct)
  • Script (correct)
  • Gothic (correct)

    • What are Block Letters?

    Faces based on the penmanship of letterforms during the middle ages.

    Which of the following are categories of Block Letters?

    <p>Gothic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Provide examples of Block Letters.

    <p>Fraktur, Old English, Rotunda.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Describe the Roman typeface.

    <p>The mainstay of type, dates back to the time of Roman rule, often descending from the carved letter forms on the Trajan column.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many categories of Roman Typefaces are there?

    <p>Transitional</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes Old Style typefaces?

    <p>Irregular and slanted ascender, oblivious left inclined stress, low contrast between thin and thick stroke, bracketed serifs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of Transitional typefaces?

    <p>Medium contrast between thin and thick strokes, modified left slanted stress.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Describe Modern typefaces.

    <p>High contrast between thin and thick strokes, flat, unbracketed serifs, often very thin.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following are examples of the Roman typeface category?

    <p>Baskerville</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Slab Serif?

    <p>Both illustrated and subdivided, referred to as Egyptian sometimes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Identify an example of Slab Serif.

    <p>Rockwell.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines Gothic typefaces?

    <p>Developed in the last 100 years, lack serifs, also known as sans serif.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of a Gothic Typeface?

    <p>Frutiger.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which are the six subcategories of Gothic type?

    <p>Neo Grotesque</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes Gothic Grotesque?

    <p>Condensed with a double-story 'g', example includes Alternate Gothic No. 2.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of Gothic Grotesque?

    <p>Alternate Gothic No. 2.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Describe Gothic Neo Grotesque.

    <p>Wider with a tail on 'g', example is Akzidenz-Grotesk.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of Gothic Neo Grotesque?

    <p>Akzidenz-Grotesque.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are characteristics of Gothic Geometric?

    <p>Rounded shapes and splayed letters like 'M', 'N', 'V', and 'W', example is Futura.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Provide an example of Gothic Geometric.

    <p>Futura.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Identify a characteristic of Gothic Humanistic.

    <p>Chinless 'g' and the leg of the 'r' joins the bowl near the stem, example is Optima.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of Gothic Humanistic?

    <p>Optima.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Describe Gothic Square.

    <p>Chinless characters with a tail on 'g' and a 'Q' tail crossing the bowl, example is Eurostile.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of Gothic Square?

    <p>Eurostile.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes Gothic Rounded?

    <p>Characters are round and often based on other faces, with examples like Helvetica Rounded.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many categories of script are there when added together?

    <p>17</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does VOX stand for?

    <p>Adopted by association typographique international (ATypI) in 1962.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does ATypI stand for?

    <p>The association (acronym) that adopted VOX classification system in 1962.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what year was VOX classified as a British standard classification system?

    <ol start="1967"> <li></li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Vox-ATypI system?

    <p>This system classifies type into 11 categories.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Type Classification Overview

    • Type classification categorizes letterforms based on anatomical characteristics, divided into four main categories.

    Main Categories of Type Classification

    • Categories include: Block, Roman, Gothic, and Script.

    Block Letters Characteristics

    • Derived from medieval penmanship.
    • Subcategories include: Blackletter, Gothic, Old English, Black/Broken letter types.

    Block Letter Examples

    • Specific examples are Fraktur, Old English, and Rotunda.

    Roman Typefaces

    • Originated during Roman rule, evolved from carved letters on the Trajan column.
    • Consists of six categories: Old Style, Transitional, Modern, Slab Serif, Clarendon, Typewriter.

    Old Style Features

    • Characteristics include irregular ascenders, low contrast between thin and thick strokes, and bracketed serifs.

    Transitional Features

    • Exhibits medium contrast between strokes and modified left slant with flat or triangular tips at stroke intersections.

    Modern Features

    • Notable for high contrast between strokes and the presence of flat, unbracketed serifs.

    Examples of Roman Typefaces

    • Bembo (Old Style), Baskerville (Transitional), and Bodoni (Modern).

    Slab Serif Details

    • Sometimes referred to as Egyptian, subdivided into Clarendon and Typewriter types. Example includes Rockwell.

    Clarendon Characteristics

    • Recognizable by subtle serifs; Century Schoolbook serves as an example.

    Typewriter Characteristics

    • Features serifs equal in width to the stem of characters, illustrated by the American Typewriter font.

    Gothic Type Overview

    • A relatively new classification developed in the last century known as sans serif; characterized by a lowercase "g" that has a tail.

    Gothic Typeface Examples

    • Frutiger represents an example of a Gothic typeface.

    Gothic Subcategories

    • Include Grotesque, Neo Grotesque, Geometric, Humanistic, Square, and Rounded types.

    Gothic Grotesque Features

    • Condensed styles with a double-story "g"; Alternate Gothic No. 2 serves as a representative example.

    Gothic Neo Grotesque Features

    • Wider letterforms with a tail on the "g"; Akzidenz-Grotesk exemplifies this style.

    Gothic Geometric Characteristics

    • Characterized by rounded shapes with a distinctive splayed "M," "N," "V," and "W." Example includes Futura.

    Gothic Humanistic Features

    • Combines geometric characteristics with a chinless "g" and a specific leg structure on the "r"; exemplified by Optima.

    Gothic Square Characteristics

    • Notable for chinless characters and unique tails; Eurostile is a representative typeface.

    Gothic Rounded Characteristics

    • Contains round characters and is often modeled after other type faces; examples include Helvetica Rounded.

    Script Type Overview

    • Mimics handwriting style and may be difficult to read; primarily used for decorative purposes. Notable examples include Zapfino and Hummingbird.

    Categories of Script

    • A total of 17 categories of script exist when combined.

    Original Script Categories

    • The VOX system introduced in 1954 contained nine initial categories of script.

    VOX Classification System

    • Adopted by the Association Typographique Internationale (ATypI) in 1962.

    ATypI Background

    • ATypI is the organization responsible for adopting the VOX classification.

    VOX System Adoption

    • The VOX classification system was recognized as a British standard for typefaces in 1967.

    Vox-ATypI Classification

    • This system categorizes type into 11 distinct types, reflecting its broader classification scope.

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    Explore the fascinating world of type classification through this quiz. Learn about the four main categories: Block, Roman, Gothic, and Script. Dive into specific characteristics and examples of each category, enhancing your understanding of letterforms.

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