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Jan 1, 1450
1450 Guttenberg invents the printing press
Guttenberg's printing press radically changed the creation of books which led to people wanting to explore and learn through reading. it also was a significant part of the development of the Renaissance era, as well as the Reformation and the Scientific Revolution. -
1600s to 1700s Baroque period
The use of religious art as an educational and devotional tool. -
1890 - 1905 Art Nouveau
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Early 1900s Modernism and Cubism
In 1909, Picasso created his first cubist painting based on Cézanne’s idea that all depiction of nature could be reduced to three solids: cube, sphere and cone. -
1913 - 1940s Constructivism
A movement started in Russia that urged the creation of art that concentrated on social change or serve a social purpose. The Constructivist should reject art for art's sake. -
Early 1900s Dada
The anti-war and anti-art movement -
Mid 1940s Pollack began moving away fromJung-inspired Abstract Expressionism
From 1939 to 1941 Pollock went to therapy with a Jungian analyst. During this time is works were considered to be Jung-inspired Abstract Expressionism. In the mid 1940s he veered away from his dependence on therapeutic inspiration and started creating art that was more like modern European art. Some pieces were reminscent of Picasso's work. This piece is called, "Gothic." -
1950s art moved beyond Abstract Expressionism to Assemblage
Assemblage was art made of two and three-dimensional objects. Louise Nevelson created a Cubist form of assemblage with her work, "Sky Cathedral," which was constructed from wood painted black. -
1959 - Robert Rauschenberg created his own form Assemblage that he called "combines."
In the spirit of assemblage in Avante-Gardism, Robert Rauchenberg created his own form of assemblage that he called "combines." His piece called, "Canyon" was made up of items such as pencil, paper, paint comined with oils, metal, photograph and fabric on wood, buttons, a stuffed eagle, a pillow, a cardboard box and a paint tube. -
1962 to 2000s Ruth Ansel
Ruth started her career in 1962. She was one of the youngest art designers in the history of magazines. In the 1960s she designed for Harper's Bazaar. In the 1970s she worked for The New York Times Magazine. In the 1980s she worked for Vanity Fair. -
1970s and 1980s Paula Scher
In the 1970s and 1980s Paula was the Senior Art Director at CBS Records. She was known for art that she created using typography. In 1998 she was inducted into the Art Directors Hall of Fame. In 2001 she won the AIGA Medal. In 1991 she joined Pentagram as a partner. Paula used typography to design buildings inside and out. When asked what she thought of specialization vs generalization:
"Specialization is narrow. Generalization is broad. A generalist gets to try more things." -
1971 Massimo Vignelli
In 1971, Massimo founded Vignelli Associates with wife, Lella. His passion was "2D" design. When starting in the field of identity and branding, he worked for companies such as Unimark International, American Airlines, and Bloomingdales. Unfortunately, this extremely wise and talented man passed away in May of this year (2014). -
1980 Michael Bierut
He started his career in 1980 when he joined Vignelli Associates. In 1990 he left Vignelli and ecame a partner at Pentagram. "Not everything is about design. But design is about everythng. So do yourself a favor: be ready for anything." -
1983 Maya Ying Lin completes the Vietnam Veterans' Memorial
Construction from 1981 to 1983 -
1990s to present David Carson
David is known for being the original "grunge" designer. He is also known for his designs for "Raygun" magazine. This year he was awarded the AIGA Gold Medal. He was also named as Apple's 30 most innovative designers in their 30-year history. His personal motto is: "Why not?" -
1955 to 1991 Jacquelne Casey
In 1955, Jacqueline joined the Design Services Office at MIT. She was recognized for her posters created for MIT, which were referred to as "elegant." One of her best-known posters was the one called, "Russia, USA Peace - 1985." She was considered to be the foremost US practioner of the International Style. Professor Muriel Cooper, friend, fellow student, and colleague of Jacqueline's, said of her: "The spriit of MIT nurtured her work, and in turn her work nurtured the humanity of MIT." -
Early 1900s - Futurism
A social movement that influenced the development of graphic design. -
1915 Suprematism
Geometry-influenced art.
