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Ornate Calligraphic Scripts of Antiquity
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  • 1. To slant letters in the style popularized by Renaissance humanists
  • 2. Rounded script used predominantly in Latin and Greek manuscripts of late antiquity
  • 3. American style prized for its elegant business flourishes in the 19th century
  • 5. Term describing large, formal script notable in illuminated charters and diplomas
  • 8. A rare term referring to early formal handwriting practiced in Roman schools
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  • 4. Engraved script known for its thin upstrokes and thick downstrokes
  • 6. Medieval manuscript style marked by angular letters and dense texture
  • 7. Hybrid Gothic cursive known for merging formal letters with fluid strokes
  • 9. Methodic penmanship style emphasizing relaxed arm movement developed for rapid writing
  • 10. French ruling system aiding calligraphers in letter proportion and alignment

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