On the Cyrillic Fonts in the Balkans in the 15th and 16th Centuries Cover Image

За кирилицата като шрифт на Балканите през XV–XVI век
On the Cyrillic Fonts in the Balkans in the 15th and 16th Centuries

Author(s): Mariyana Tsibranska-Kostova
Subject(s): Language studies, Language and Literature Studies, Theoretical Linguistics, Applied Linguistics, Historical Linguistics, Philology
Published by: Институт за български език „Проф. Любомир Андрейчин“, Българска академия на науките
Keywords: Cyrillic incunabula and palaeotypes; Cyrillic written tradition

Summary/Abstract: The author explores the following issues: the differing graphical systems of the early print Cyrillic fonts and their role in establishing common identity through achieving cultural unity in graphical diversity. The paper provides conclusions about the types of orthographic systems (the Tarnovo two-nasal system and the Raška and Resava systems); the graphical inventory of individual editions accor-ding to selected differential features; the areal and cultural specifics of the studied editions. The author argues that the early print Cyrillic fonts functioned as a sign and information system and a cultural phenomenon that upheld tradition and rein-forced its literary prestige.

  • Issue Year: 70/2023
  • Issue No: 3
  • Page Range: 13-28
  • Page Count: 16
  • Language: Bulgarian
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