Let’s understand the anatomy of Type

What do letters have to do with anatomy?

The Renaissance era brought new typefaces that were more legible than Gothic type. In the 16th century, French typographers like Claude Garamond developed Old Style serif fonts, setting the groundwork for modern serif fonts. By the 18th century, typefaces like Baskerville and Bodoni emphasized clarity and refinement, marking a shift toward a more readable style. In the 19th century, Sans-Serif fonts emerged, known for their clean, minimalistic look, as seen in the work of William Caslon IV and later popularized by designers like Herbert Bayer in the Bauhaus movement.

The Renaissance era brought new typefaces that were more legible than Gothic type. In the 16th century, French typographers like Claude Garamond developed Old Style serif fonts, setting the groundwork for modern serif fonts. By the 18th century, typefaces like Baskerville and Bodoni emphasized clarity and refinement, marking a shift toward a more readable style. In the 19th century, Sans-Serif fonts emerged, known for their clean, minimalistic look, as seen in the work of William Caslon IV and later popularized by designers like Herbert Bayer in the Bauhaus movement.