History of Graphic Design Before the Printing Press
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History of Graphic Design Before the Printing Press

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What artistic movement aimed to reflect the principles of order, harmony, and Abstraction?

  • De Stijl (correct)
  • Baroque
  • Cubism
  • Fauvism

    • Which ancient civilization expressed religious stories through hieroglyphic and cuneiform writing?

  • Ancient Greece
  • Mesoamerica
  • Ancient Rome
  • Mesopotamia (correct)

    • Who is credited with inventing the printing press, leading to mass production of books?

  • Johannes Gutenberg (correct)
  • Leonardo da Vinci
  • William Caxton
  • Albrecht Dürer

    • Which art form gained popularity for its sharp contrasts and bold lines in religious and political satire after the invention of the printing press?

    <p>Woodcut prints</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which manuscript is significant for its use as a religious tool for over 3,000 years?

    <p>Papyrus of Ani: The Book of the Dead</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What cave art site besides Altamira is mentioned in the text?

    <p>El Castillo</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were scribes known for in the pre-printing press era?

    <p>Creating beautiful borders and elaborate illuminations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were some common themes depicted in woven tapestries and embroidered fabrics?

    <p>Battles, myths, and religious scenes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who used large-scale murals to record historical events and convey religious messages?

    <p>Ancient Egyptians, Chinese, and other civilizations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do cave paintings represent in the context of human visual communication?

    <p>The first examples of human visual storytelling</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key characteristic of the cave paintings mentioned in the text?

    <p>Depiction of daily life, rituals, and hunting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What function did woven tapestries serve in palaces and churches?

    <p>Functioned as visual narratives</p> Signup and view all the answers

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