Original scientific paper

The impact of the historical development of typography on modern classification of typefaces

Mario Tomiša ; Polytechnic of Varaždin, J. Križanića 33/6, 42000 Varaždin, Croatia
Damir Vusić orcid.org/0000-0001-9972-2246 ; Polytechnic of Varaždin, J. Križanića 33/6, 42000 Varaždin, Croatia
Marin Milković ; Polytechnic of Varaždin, J. Križanića 33/6, 42000 Varaždin, Croatia

Abstract

One of the definitions of typography is that it is the art of arranging typefaces for a specific project and their arrangement in order to achieve a more effective communication. In order to choose the appropriate typeface, the user should be well-acquainted with visual or geometric features of typography, typographic rules and the historical development of typography. Additionally, every user is further assisted by a good quality and simple typeface classification. There are many different classifications of typefaces based on historical or visual criteria, as well as their combination. During the last thirty years, computers and digital technology have enabled brand new creative freedoms. As a result, there are thousands of fonts and dozens of applications for digitally creating typefaces. This paper suggests an innovative, simpler classification, which should correspond to the contemporary development of typography, the production of a vast number of new typefaces and the needs of today's users.

Keywords

character; font; graphic design; historical development of typography; typeface; typeface classification; typography

Hrčak ID:

109802

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/109802

Publication date:

25.10.2013.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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