Why does it sometimes say like Pvblic library, know what I mean?
Why do they use a v instead of a u???
2007-02-05 09:18:06 · 7 answers · asked by spasmolytic25 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
Well you know I figured there is a better reason than "it's easier to carve out" but, they can make a perfectly curved letter "b" I mean are they just trying to confuse me?
2007-02-05 09:27:16 · update #1
Me to.
2007-02-05 09:21:00 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
In ancient Roman and Greek times, they hadn't figured out how to carve curves. So they made a U look like a V.
In moderns buildings, it's an attempt to give the building some history and grandeur.
2007-02-05 09:28:04 · answer #2 · answered by bettysdad 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Roman alphabet didn't have a u. Those buildings are trying to look "classical" by imitating the Roman use of v for the u sound.
2007-02-05 12:53:38 · answer #3 · answered by tehabwa 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is easier to carve in stone and was often used on archaic buildings. Libraries, courthouses, etc. often ape those.
2007-02-05 09:21:22 · answer #4 · answered by DAR 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's an attempt to imitate the Roman style of writing.
2007-02-05 09:26:44 · answer #5 · answered by Paulie D 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's meant to be a "u" but the engraving makes it look like a "v".
2007-02-05 09:21:24 · answer #6 · answered by kingstubborn 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
ive never seen anything like that have u gotten your eyes checked.
2007-02-05 09:21:03 · answer #7 · answered by guildguy 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋