Transitional typefaces

GPTKB entity

Statements (21)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf typeface classification
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs Baroque typefaces
gptkbp:characteristic flat, unbracketed serifs
increased contrast between thick and thin strokes
vertical stress in rounded strokes
wider, more open counters
gptkbp:date 18th century
gptkbp:followedBy Old Style typefaces
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Transitional typefaces
gptkbp:notableDesigner gptkb:John_Baskerville
gptkb:William_Bulmer
gptkbp:notableExample gptkb:Times_New_Roman
gptkb:Baskerville
gptkb:Bulmer
gptkbp:precededBy Didone typefaces
gptkbp:regionOfOrigin gptkb:Europe
gptkbp:relatedTo serif typefaces
gptkbp:usedIn newspaper printing
book printing
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Old_Style
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7