Graphic Design in the Renaissance

When did the Renaissance begin?

• 14th Century

• 13th Century

• 15th Century

• 18th Century

Before woodblock printing and the printing press, how long did it take for scribes to complete a book?

• Six weeks

• Four months

• Nine months

• One year

Which Renaissance typography type has mathematically perfect sized letters?

• Centaur

• Sans-serif

• Venetian

• Antica

Who invented the printing press in 1439?

• Johannes Gutenberg

• Ottmar Mergenthaler

• Joseph Nicéphore Niépce

• John Rand

What was the style of the typography used during the Renaissance?

• Simple

• Typography did not exist in the Renaissance

• Elaborate and ornate

• Easy to read

Technology Advances during the Renaissance included (choose two):

• Printing Press

• Text Messaging

• Typography

• Mail