Graphic Design History

By mckynlie08
  • 63,000 BCE

    Cave paintings

    The first cave art is dated back to 63,000 BCE
  • 700

    Medieval calligraphy

    This was the first type of artistic expression used, typically in found in letters of this time
  • 1100

    Coat of arms

    These were first found in Europe, they were the first logos. They represented family houses
  • 1389

    Storefront signs

    These were signs in front of restraints and shops that represented their companies
  • 1440

    The Gutenberg press

    The invention of the Gutenberg press allowed ideas and art to spread and more easily created

  • First Print ads

    The printing press allowed business to market their business and products, and ads were printed

  • Wiener Werkstätte

    This was the first Graphic design agency

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