Created in China, before being further developed in Europe in the 15th century by Johannes Gutenberg and his invention of the Gutenberg press, the printing press revolutionized society there.
Woodblock printing, which appeared in China before 220 AD, was the earliest known form of printing applied to paper. The movable type invented by Bi Sheng around 1040 AD and the printing press invented by Johannes Gutenberg in the 15th century are also later developments in printing technology.
Lithography was primarily a graphic art form throughout the nineteenth century and, as such, still holds a high artistic reputation. Lithographs are artists' original artworks and are typically signed, while there is no signature for offset lithographic printing and reproductions.
Gutenberg was a German artisan and inventor and is best known for the Gutenberg press, his innovative printing press machine that used a movable form. It remained the standard up until the 20th century. Gutenberg made printing inexpensive.
The visual communication and problem-solving process through the use of typography, photography, iconography and illustration is graphic design. In order to form visual representations of ideas and messages, graphic designers create and combine symbols , images and text.
Other than mailing and post office boxes, the United States Post Office offers a wide range of customer services, such as selling shipping supplies and occasionally offering printing and faxing services.
Created in China, the printing press revolutionized society there before being further developed in Europe in the 15th century by Johannes Gutenberg and his invention of the Gutenberg press.
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