A crossword exploring various historical and stylistic handwritten manuscript forms.
Illuminated Scripts and Calligraphy Styles
Explore the elegant and historic handwritten manuscript styles through this crossword, featuring classic scripts and calligraphic terms.
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- 1. A rounded majuscule script common in Latin and Greek manuscripts
- 2. Study of ancient handwriting styles and scripts
- 3. Lowercase style script evolved from uncial and half-uncial
- 6. Medieval script characterized by angular and dense lettering
- 8. Another word for cursive style handwriting
- 11. Ancient alphabet used by Germanic tribes
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- 4. Type of handwritten religious text common in medieval times
- 5. Script developed under Charlemagne to standardize handwriting
- 7. Latin term for 'treatise' found in many handwritten manuscripts
- 9. Latin term for 'letters' used in calligraphy context
- 10. Latin word meaning 'written script' often used in manuscript studies
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