Capitalis rustica
The Capitalis rustica , a font for manuscripts , is a variant of the ancient Roman majuscule Capitalis . In contrast to the harmonious Capitalis quadrata with its strict geometric specifications, the Rustica (from Latin rusticus "rural, rural") is characterized by its narrow, curvy, arched shape, which allowed a faster notation.
Rustica appeared as early as the 1st century AD and remained in use until the 5th century AD. Since it was probably the predominant book script in antiquity, it is preferred in palaeography to be called canonized capitalis .
In the Carolingian period , the Capitalis rustica was still used for magnificent manuscripts and remained in the further course of the Middle Ages as a distinctive font z. B. in use for headings.
literature
- Günter Bernt: Capitalis quadrata; Capitalis rustica . In: Lexicon of the Middle Ages . Volume 2, 1983, Col. 1472–1473 (with two illustrations)
Individual evidence
- ↑ Entry Die Capitalis ( Memento of the original from October 29, 2013 in the Internet Archive ) Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice. under learning unit paleography on the website of the Central Library of Philosophy, History and Classical Philology of the University of Hamburg .
