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What are typefaces?
What are typefaces?
What are the individual symbols in a particular typeface called?
What are the individual symbols in a particular typeface called?
Characters
What is typography?
What is typography?
The art of expressing ideas in printed form through the selection of appropriate typefaces.
The _____ must determine how the manuscript should be expressed in type.
The _____ must determine how the manuscript should be expressed in type.
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What does 'Hairline' refer to in typography?
What does 'Hairline' refer to in typography?
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What is the vertical part of a character called?
What is the vertical part of a character called?
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What does 'Stroke' refer to in typography?
What does 'Stroke' refer to in typography?
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What is 'Stress' in terms of typography?
What is 'Stress' in terms of typography?
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Define 'Serif'.
Define 'Serif'.
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Individual pieces of type were introduced in Europe in the _____ century.
Individual pieces of type were introduced in Europe in the _____ century.
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What is 'Molten type'?
What is 'Molten type'?
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The ____ style of lettering used by the scribes of Germany, France, Holland.
The ____ style of lettering used by the scribes of Germany, France, Holland.
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Other countries was similar to the type style known as ____.
Other countries was similar to the type style known as ____.
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The German printers migrated to ____ where black letter type styles were gradually replaced by ____.
The German printers migrated to ____ where black letter type styles were gradually replaced by ____.
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Who was a major figure in the development of the Roman type style?
Who was a major figure in the development of the Roman type style?
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What was Jensen's design based on?
What was Jensen's design based on?
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____ type was developed and first used by _____ a printer in Venice.
____ type was developed and first used by _____ a printer in Venice.
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Name 3 modern typefaces invented during the 18th and 19th centuries.
Name 3 modern typefaces invented during the 18th and 19th centuries.
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What are the 3 elements found in a Roman typeface?
What are the 3 elements found in a Roman typeface?
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What are the classifications of typefaces?
What are the classifications of typefaces?
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The ____ or serif typefaces are numerous in number.
The ____ or serif typefaces are numerous in number.
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____ in French means 'without', therefore, the classification ____ is used for typefaces without serifs.
____ in French means 'without', therefore, the classification ____ is used for typefaces without serifs.
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____ typefaces are usually formed with strokes of equal weight.
____ typefaces are usually formed with strokes of equal weight.
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The ____ or text typeface resembles ____ of German monks of the 1400s.
The ____ or text typeface resembles ____ of German monks of the 1400s.
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Both ____ and ____ typefaces are designed to stimulate handwriting.
Both ____ and ____ typefaces are designed to stimulate handwriting.
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The letters in a ___ typeface are joined, but not in a ____ typeface.
The letters in a ___ typeface are joined, but not in a ____ typeface.
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The ___ typeface or decorative type classification is used to command special attention.
The ___ typeface or decorative type classification is used to command special attention.
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___ type usually consists of white characters on a solid black background.
___ type usually consists of white characters on a solid black background.
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What is a typeface family?
What is a typeface family?
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The ___ typefaces are designed to get more words in less space.
The ___ typefaces are designed to get more words in less space.
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The ____ faces fill more space without going to a larger point size.
The ____ faces fill more space without going to a larger point size.
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Study Notes
Typeface Concepts
- Typefaces are distinctive visual symbols for composing printed pages.
- Characters are individual symbols within a specific typeface.
- Typography is the art of conveying ideas through the selection of appropriate typefaces.
Typography Roles
- A typographer determines manuscript expression in type and manages reproduction details.
Typography Anatomy
- Key components include ascenders, descenders, waist line, and baseline.
- Hairline refers to the thin elements of characters.
- Stems are the vertical parts of characters; strokes denote the thickness of lines in character elements.
- Stress indicates the slant or tilt of a character, while serifs are thickened ends or finishes.
Historical Context
- Individual pieces of type emerged in Europe during the 15th century, influenced by scribes’ lettering.
- Molten type comprises an alloy of lead, tin, and antimony for creating types.
- Manuscript styles were prevalent among scribes in Germany, France, and Holland, leading to the 'Old English' style used as the foundation for early metal types.
Evolution of Type Styles
- German printers migrated to Italy, transitioning from black letter styles to Roman typefaces.
- Nicolas Jenson played a key role in developing Roman type styles, inspired by ancient Roman letterforms.
Type Design Influences
- Italic type, modeled after handwriting, was created by printer Aldus Manutius in Venice.
- Modern typefaces from the 18th and 19th centuries include Janson, Caslon, and Bakersville.
Typeface Classifications
- Major classifications include Roman, sans serif, square serif, black letter, script/cursive, novelty/decorative, and italic.
- Roman typefaces have contrasting heavy and light elements, while sans serif types lack serifs (French for "without").
- Square serif typefaces feature block-like serif shapes and equal-weight strokes.
Specialized Typefaces
- Black letter types resemble 15th-century German calligraphy and are used for formal printed materials.
- Script and cursive typefaces mimic handwriting, with cursive letters joined together and script letters remaining separate.
- Novelty typefaces are designed to attract special attention and are not meant for body copy.
Layout and Design Techniques
- Reverse type features white characters on a solid color background to emphasize messages.
- Typeface families contain variations of a type style that distinguish different character sets.
- Condensed typefaces fit more text in less space, while expanded typefaces occupy more space at the same point size.
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