History of Graphic Design

By zen081
  • Oldest cave painting
    49,000 BCE

    Oldest cave painting

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

    Sumerian Written Language

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

    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.
  • Chinese Printing
    868

    Chinese Printing

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

    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.
  • Gutenberg Press
    1440

    Gutenberg Press

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

    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.