Thursday, December 15, 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? Modern, sans serif, and old style work best as body font because they are simple and easy to read.

Identify the lowercase characters that have ascend
ers? a, b, d, f, h, i, j, k, l, t

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

Slab serif because of the large serifs and uniform line weight.

Script because it is reminiscent of handwriting.

Decorative because it has a distinctive design style.

Sans serif because it doesn’t have serifs and is uniform in weight.

Blackletter because it resembles calligraphy and is highly ornamental.

Old style because it has wedge shaped serifs and a low contrast between thick and thin strokes.

Modern because it has thin, flat serifs and a high contrast between thick and thin strokes.

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