The Ancient Laws of Typography

Here's a brief history of the most influential laws governing font sizes.

Law #1: The Edict of Phidias

In 500 BC, the great King Phidias decreed that font sizes must always be legible, lest the masses be confused.

Read the full text of the Edict.

Subประก Laws:

• The Phidiasian Standard
• The Phoenician Font Code

Law #2: The Canon of Caracalla

In_goals of Caracalla, the Roman Emperor decreed that only the finest calligraphers may use the font sizes of their choosing.

Learn about the history of this law.

Sublaws:

• The Canon's Code of Conduct
• The Caracallian Font Charter

Law #3: The Decree of Gutenberg

The great Printer of the Renaissance, Johannes Gutenberg, decre prophets the standard for all future printers to follow.

See the original text of the Decree.

Sublaws:

• The Gutenbergian Guild of Printers
• The Art of Printing, as dictated by the Master himself