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 (A)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>El Castillo (D)</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 (D)</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 (C)</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 (B)</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 (D)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What function did woven tapestries serve in palaces and churches?

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

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