History of graphic design

What is the earliest form of graphic design?

• Hieroglyphics

• Cave paintings

• Posters

• Illuminated letters

Why were cave paintings created?

• To decorate the walls

• By accident

• There was nothing better to do

• To communicate messages

Who invented the first printing press using movable type?

• Gaston

• Monks

• Gutenberg

• Edison

True or false: printing presses are no longer used because we have laser printers now.

• True

• False

Select the illuminated letter.

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Who wrote the Book of Kells?

• Monks in Ireland

• Gutenberg

• Egyptians

• Ms. Dehler

Select the hieroglyphic alphabet

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What did ancient Egyptians use to make paper and pens?

• Weeds

• Papyrus reeds

• Corn husks

• Cotton

Why are illuminated letters called illuminated?

• They often used gold ink

• They wanted readers to become illuminated by what they were reading

• They had lots of pictures in them

• Illuminati

Why was the printing press significant?

• It fueled the industrial revolution

• It made books accessible to everyone

• It was the precursor to our modern-day printers

• All of the above