Friday, December 2, 2011

Review Week 16


How many points are in an inch? How many points are in a pica? 72 points in an inch. 12 points in a pica.

Of the seven classifications, which classification(s) would best work as body type? Why? Number 2.  The body typeface must be  the same the whole time and use a small, easy to read font.

Identify the lowercase characters that have ascenders? h, t, b, d, l, f

Identify the lowercase characters that have descenders? p, q, y, g, j  



Classify the following typefaces and briefly explain why you believe it should be classified that way:
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1.  I would characterize this font as Script.
This font is reminiscent of handwriting.


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2. I would characterize this font as Old Style.
It was wedged-shaple angle serifs and a low
contrast of thick/thin strokes. 





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3.  I would characterize this font as modern. It was sharp contrast
between thick and thin strokes and has flat serifs. 
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4. I would characterize this font as Sans Serif.
It has no serifs and the stroke are uniform in weight
and have a monotone appearance 
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5. I would characterize this font as decorative . This font has
fun block letters and shading. 
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6. This font would be characterized as Blackletter. Is resembles calligraphy
It i highly ornamented and has thick and thin strokes.