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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?

Woodcut prints Signup and view all the answers

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

Papyrus of Ani: The Book of the Dead Signup and view all the answers

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

El Castillo Signup and view all the answers

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

Creating beautiful borders and elaborate illuminations Signup and view all the answers

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

Battles, myths, and religious scenes Signup and view all the answers

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

Ancient Egyptians, Chinese, and other civilizations Signup and view all the answers

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

The first examples of human visual storytelling Signup and view all the answers

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

Depiction of daily life, rituals, and hunting Signup and view all the answers

What function did woven tapestries serve in palaces and churches?

Functioned as visual narratives Signup and view all the answers