Well, quite literally it is "writing on the surface" and so typography fits with display as well as print.

Frances, here's a link you may enjoy:
http://designmodo.com/typography-web-design/

Typography on the web still has many challenges that time will likely overcome. One day, gone will be headings in images only. I'm not too keen on using @fontface yet, though I have played around. I would like to see speed issues more equalized for people's connections, etc.

Take care, Mike