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A. Was considered a sacred and respectable form of art
B. Can be found only in Islamic art
C. Was used along side figural imagery
D. Was first used by Islamic artists during the 15th century
A. The art of handwriting with decorative and stylized letterforms
B. The study of ancient writing systems
C. The process of printing text using movable type
D. The technique of engraving letters on metal surfaces
A. Ballpoint pen
B. Pencil
C. Brush or pen with a flexible nib
D. Marker or highlighter
A. To provide inspiration for letterforms
B. To mark the margins of the page
C. To help maintain consistent letter height and spacing
D. To guide the movement of the writing instrument
A. Serif refers to decorative elements added to letters, while sans-serif has plain letterforms
B. Serif has thin strokes, while sans-serif has thick strokes
C. Serif is used for italic styles, while sans-serif is used for regular styles
D. Serif is used for uppercase letters, while sans-serif is used for lowercase letters
A. Copperplate
B. Uncial
C. Italic
D. Spencerian
A. The distance between lines of text
B. The space between individual letters
C. The space between words
D. The space between paragraphs
A. To ensure legibility of the text
B. To control the flow of ink and achieve consistent line thickness
C. To prevent smudging and smearing of the ink
D. To create a glossy finish on the paper
A. Brush lettering
B. Pointed pen calligraphy
C. Italic handwriting
D. Gothic script
A. The use of decorative elements and embellishments in letterforms
B. The process of correcting mistakes in the text
C. The application of ink to the paper
D. The technique of adding shading to the letterforms
A. By experimenting with different writing instruments
B. By studying various calligraphy styles and historical scripts
C. By regularly practicing letterforms, spacing, and consistency
D. By attending workshops and seeking feedback from other calligraphers