Explanation
A German handwriting style developed in the early twentieth century with distinctive upright letterforms. Shows that legibility is historically learned: the same linguistic text may become unfamiliar to later generations through a change of script form.
Example
A family letter remains linguistically German yet must first be deciphered because of its script.
Counterexample
A mere label without the described formal, cultural or conceptual movement.
Distinction
Distinguish from Kurrentschrift; the neighbour remains connected as a crossway.
Effect on thought and perception
Shows that legibility is historically learned: the same linguistic text may become unfamiliar to later generations through a change of script form.
Resonance
Shows that legibility is historically learned: the same linguistic text may become unfamiliar to later generations through a change of script form.
Cite this entry
Reich, Michael (Hrsg./ed.): „Suetterlin script“. Atlas der Sprache, AT-DEP6-0010. ATLAS 251, data model 1.6.0. https://atlasoflanguage.com/concept/AT-DEP6-0010The address remains stable; editorial content may evolve. A verified modification date per entry is not yet available. Include your access date for precise references.