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600 BCE
Latin Alphabet
The Latin Alphabet appeared in Rome -
1 CE
Roman Calligraphy
Western Calligraphy was developed into Roman imperial capitals carved on stones, Rustic capitals painted on stones, and Roman cursive for everyday use. -
101
Uncial Lettering
Uncial lettering style developed. Uncial lettering was found more useful for coping the Bible -
601
Celtic Calligraphy
Celtic calligraphy illuminated manuscripts (7th-9th century) -
1001
Gothic Calligraphy
Gothic script was developed, which was more compact and easier to fit on a page. -
Technological Refinement
Technological refinement replaced Italic Cursiva with later fathered English Roundhand -
Calligraphy Revived
Modern revival of calligraphy at the end of the 19th century