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What 15th-century invention revolutionized the production of books?
What 15th-century invention revolutionized the production of books?
- The quill pen
- The printing press (correct)
- The typewriter
- The scroll
Who crafted the first-ever font inspired by Blackletter calligraphy used in manuscripts?
Who crafted the first-ever font inspired by Blackletter calligraphy used in manuscripts?
- Johannes Gutenberg (correct)
- Nicolas Jenson
- London Underground
- Microsoft
What was one downside of Johannes Gutenberg's early font creation?
What was one downside of Johannes Gutenberg's early font creation?
- Easy readability
- Ability to use different fonts
- Limited text per page (correct)
- No downsides
Which historical figure created a simpler font for more efficient books around 1470?
Which historical figure created a simpler font for more efficient books around 1470?
What innovation by Johannes Gutenberg drew inspiration from Screw-type presses in East Asia?
What innovation by Johannes Gutenberg drew inspiration from Screw-type presses in East Asia?
What event led to the London Underground updating its font for a more modern look in 2016?
What event led to the London Underground updating its font for a more modern look in 2016?
Who pioneered the italic typeform in 1501 to save space in books?
Who pioneered the italic typeform in 1501 to save space in books?
Which font developer created iconic fonts like Copperplate Gothic and Goudy Old Style in the 1920s?
Which font developer created iconic fonts like Copperplate Gothic and Goudy Old Style in the 1920s?
Who introduced the first slab serif template named 'Antique' in 1815?
Who introduced the first slab serif template named 'Antique' in 1815?
Which font style is known for being better suited for headlines and titles than for smaller sizes?
Which font style is known for being better suited for headlines and titles than for smaller sizes?
Who initiated the departure from traditional serifs with 'Caslon Egyptian' in 1816?
Who initiated the departure from traditional serifs with 'Caslon Egyptian' in 1816?
Which digital font format led to widespread use of web fonts by 2011?
Which digital font format led to widespread use of web fonts by 2011?
