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Italic (typeface group)

Scope note

Use for typefaces that slant upward to the right rather than being erect, often having cursive features derived from humanistic cursive script. Most often designed to accompany a roman typeface but sometimes independent.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000194460

Broader Terms used

typefaces

Narrower Terms used

swash

Created

13yrs ago

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