Graphic Lettering & Calligraphy Pop Quiz

Which of the statements about minuscule script is correct

• it is a script written entirely in lower case letters

• Italics is an example of a minuscule script

• It is a script written entirely in upper case

• it is defined as script written in upper & lower case letters

The early versions of the Bible were written notably in:

• roundhand

• gothic

• uncial

• italic

Which of the following statements about the Carolingian style is incorrect

• it was a unifying element in Charlemagne’s Roman Empire

• was developed by emperor’s counselor, Alcuin of York

• the script was well used and known until the 12th century

• it was effectively replaced by roundhand styles

Monograms: which statement is correct:

• Today, 1, 2 & 3-letter monograms are very rare

• Until the beginning of the 20th Century, two letter monograms was most common

• They are usually composed of all minuscule letters

• Monogram letters are usually all majuscule letters

The first true Western alphabet...

• was created by the Greeks

• it was developed during the Renaissance in Italy

• was created by the Romans

• probably originated in the 12th century BC

Gothic script is one of the most used western calligraphy scripts today.

• True

• False

When writing a letter ____________________nib widths should be used to measure the correct length/ size of a letter in calligraphy?

• 4

• 6

• 8

• 10

____________alphabet was reintroduced to Britain by Christian missionaries in the 4th and 5th centuries

• Old English

• Carolingian

• Uncial

• Roman

Roundhand is best known for

• the majuscule only script

• being a complicated style to write

• being developed in the renaissance period

• having a 35-40 degree slope to the right

Monograms

• are a graphic representation of a company name

• always include symbols and decorative elements

• first showed up at the start of the 20th century

• once represented the seal of royalty