History of Graphic Design

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  • 49,000 BCE

    Oldest cave painting

    Oldest cave painting
    The cave painting is the oldest form of Graphic design. It was used to portray a message to others through art.
  • 3300 BCE

    Sumerian Written Language

    Sumerian Written Language
    The Sumerian Written Language was the oldest form of writing. It to was used to portray a message but through words.
  • 100 BCE

    Medieval Calligraphy

    Medieval Calligraphy
    Medieval Calligraphy was often used in books, especially bibles. It was generally used to draw people to the top of the page or a chapter heading.
  • 868

    Chinese Printing

    Chinese Printing
    Chinese Printing was the oldest form of printing, often using a cloth with ink on it to press on paper.
  • 1128

    European Heraldry

    European Heraldry
    Heraldry is a design used to portray a family or business. In European history many people had a Heraldry for their family name.
  • 1440

    Gutenberg Press

    Gutenberg Press
    The Gutenberg Press was the first known mechanized printing press in Europe.
  • 1476

    First Print Advertisements

    First Print Advertisements
    Some of the first printed advertisements were in books. They were used to try and promote a specific belief or message.

  • Chromolithography

    Chromolithography
    Chromolithography was the first method used to create colored prints.

  • The Wiener Werkstatte

    The Wiener Werkstatte
    The Wiener Werkstatte was significant because it was a pioneer to modern design.

  • Paul Rand

    Paul Rand
    Paul Rand had a huge impact on graphic design. He designed many logos for many many things.