Historical typeface – manuscripts in the 9th century

Discuss one concrete example of an historical typeface or letterform and discuss how the aesthetic characteristics of this typeface are related to its situation (economic, aesthetic, political, cultural and so on). research question about a specific aspect of letterforming or typographical practice in your chosen field. An example of a research question is: “If there were already several miniscule manuscript hands in use by the 9th century, why did Carolingian miniscule become the standard for illuminated manuscripts for the next two hundred years?” This question is appropriate in scope, meaning it is not too general to be able to be discussed in depth in a 5 – 7 page paper. You will conclude by explaining how the case history you’ve chosen illustrates the significance of typography as a cultural form. Here you may wish to refer to appropriate conceptual terms from the course content. The paper focuses on one letterforming or typographical practice, and will engage critically with at least 3 academic sources to support its argument. Topic is clearly articulated, interesting, and appropriate in scope – proposes a relationship and makes possible an arguable thesis: 5 points Argument is logical and clearly developed and engages with at least three peer-reviewed academic sources: 5 points The characteristics of the typographical phenomenon discussed are clearly and meaningfully linked to their history: 5 points Essay is well structured through a succession of comprehensible and logical paragraphs that leads to a significant conclusion