Learn about type classification systems, exploring the basis of categorization and the concept of serifs and terminals in typography. This lecture examines the anatomy of both Latin and Devanagari letters, covering various typeface categories including Serif (Old Style, Transitional, Neoclassical), Slab Serif, and Sans Serif (Grotesque, Humanist, Geometric, and Square) styles. Understand the fundamental characteristics that distinguish different typeface families and their visual elements.
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Syllabus
Type Classification
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NPTEL-NOC IITM